This report will be examining the typical computer based information system used in accounting and how they support the accounting business area and the benefits they bring both to that business area and the organisation as a whole.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 What Information Systems in Accounting are About 2

1.3 Objectives and Users of Accounting Information Systems 3

1.3.1 Supporting day-to-day operations 3

1.3.2 Supporting Internal Decision-Making 5

1.3.3 Help fulfill Stewardship Role 6

1.4 Typical Accounting Information Systems packages 6

1.5 Accounting Information Systems software modules or subsystems 6

1.5.1 General Ledger 7

1.5.2 Accounts receivable 7

1.5.3 Accounts Payable 7

1.5.4 Fixed Assets 7

1.5.5 Sales Order Processing 7

1.5.6 Purchase Order Processing 8

1.5.7 Inventory Control 8

1.5.8 Payroll 8

Conclusion 9

1.6 Appendix 1 12

1.7 Appendix 2 13

1.8 Appendix 3 14

1.9 Appendix 4 15

1.10 Appendix 5 16

1.11 Appendix 6 17

Business Information Systems Report

1.1 Introduction

This report will be examining the typical computer based information system used in accounting and how they support the accounting business area and the benefits they bring both to that business area and the organisation as a whole.

The following areas will be examined:

* What Information Systems in Accounting