Accounting Information Systems
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Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 5P
Summary Introduction
To match: The system failures with the control plans.
B/AR/CR process:
It is an accounting process with an interacting structure of different process supporting the decision-making activities of the
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The following is a list of 12 control plans from this chapter or from Chapters 8 & 9. These are followed by a list of 10 system failures that have control implications. Match the 10 system failures with a control plan that would best prevent the system failure from occurring. Write one or two sentences explaining each answer. Because there are 12 control plans, you should have two letters left over.
Control Plans
Enter customer order close to where customer order is prepared
Turnaround document
Independent shipping authorization
Populate input screens with master data
One-for-one checking of the goods, picking ticket, and sales order
Preformatted screens
Confirm input acceptance
Reasonableness check
Backup procedures (for data)
Program change controls
Digital signature
Personnel termination controls
System Failures
Handsome Corp. has recently received customer complaints that the goods they receive frequently are not accurate. Sometimes they receive…
The following is a list of 12 control plans from this chapter or from Chapters 8, 9, 10, & 11. This is followed by a list of 10 system failures that have control implications. Match the 10 system failures with a control plan that would best prevent the system failure from occurring. Also, give a brief (one- to two-sentence) explanation of your choice. A letter should be used only once, with two letters left over.
Control Plans
Compare PO data to input receipt data
Written code of conduct
Compare vendors for price, terms, quality, and availability
Monitor open POs
Independent authorization to record receipt
Count goods and compare to vendor packing slip
Independent vendor master data maintenance
Personnel management controls (supervision)
Perimeter and building controls
Segregate warehouse and receiving functions
Digital signature
Logical and physical access controls
System Failures
Warehouse managers at Broward, Inc. have been discovering inventory shortages. When they…
PROBLEM 8 - INTERNAL CONTROL. Using the flowchart for Problem 8 of a purchases system, identify six major control weaknesses in the system. Discuss and classify each weakness in accordance with SAS 78/COSO.
Chapter 11 Solutions
Accounting Information Systems
Ch. 11 - What is the billing/accounts receivable/cash...Ch. 11 - What primary activities does the B/AR/CR process...Ch. 11 - Prob. 3RQCh. 11 - What functions are typically segregated in the...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5RQCh. 11 - Describe several ways that companies have reduced...Ch. 11 - Prob. 7RQCh. 11 - Prob. 8RQCh. 11 - Prob. 9RQCh. 11 - What is accounts receivable master data?
Ch. 11 - What are the major features of a balance-forward...Ch. 11 - What are the differences between a post-billing...Ch. 11 - Prob. 13RQCh. 11 - Prob. 14RQCh. 11 - What characterizes a valid RA (i.e., cash...Ch. 11 - Prob. 16RQCh. 11 - Prob. 17RQCh. 11 - Develop several examples of possible goal...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2DQCh. 11 - Prob. 3DQCh. 11 - Prob. 4DQCh. 11 - Prob. 5DQCh. 11 - The two most widely used billing systems are (1)...Ch. 11 - Prob. 7DQCh. 11 - Prob. 1SPCh. 11 - Prob. 2SPCh. 11 - Prob. 3SPCh. 11 - Prob. 5SPCh. 11 - Prob. 6SPCh. 11 - Prob. 3PCh. 11 - Prob. 5PCh. 11 - Prob. 6PCh. 11 - Use the DFDs in Figure 11.3 (pg. 416), Figure 11.4...
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