PKPP Consultants is currently in the process of completing the systems implementation activities for converting RMCO Company’s old system to a new one. Because of unexpected Covid-19 virus and movement control order, Harry, the project manager, is concerned about finishing the project on time. The one remaining activity is testing the new computer system and subsequently eliminating the old one. Harry suggests that they can still meet their completion deadline if they use direct conversion rather than parallel conversion. Required: Assuming that you are the Chief Information System Officer (CIO) of RMCO company, how would you react to Harry’s suggestion? Discuss.

PKPP Consultants is currently in the process of completing the systems implementation activities for converting RMCO Company’s old system to a new one. Because of unexpected Covid-19 virus and movement control order, Harry, the project manager, is concerned about finishing the project on time. The one remaining activity is testing the new computer system and subsequently eliminating the old one. Harry suggests that they can still meet their completion deadline if they use direct conversion rather than parallel conversion. Required: Assuming that you are the Chief Information System Officer (CIO) of RMCO company, how would you react to Harry’s suggestion? Discuss.

Accounting Information Systems

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337619202

Author:Hall, James A.

Publisher:Hall, James A.

Chapter15: Auditing It Controls Part Ii: Security And Access

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