ACC 622 Topic 1-7 DISCUSSION QUESTION AND ANSWERS

ACC 622 Topic 1 DQ 2 Rather than running their information technology (IT) functions in-house, some companies choose to use cloud computing or outsource their IT functions. Why would a company choose to use cloud computing or outsource its IT functions? In your explanation, be sure to include how t...

Describe the differences between a data flow diagram and a system flowchart. Give an example of when and how each would be used. In your response, do not use the same differences between data flow and systems flowcharts that have already been posted by a classmate.

Discuss the differences between the revenue cycle activities and operations of a typical "brick and mortar" business as compared to an online business. In your response, do not use the same differences between data flow and system flowcharts that have already been posted by a classmate.

Describe a minimum of three ways AIS can help minimize or eliminate inaccurate time and attendance data in a typical company's payroll activity. In your response, do not use the same three ways AIS can help a company's payroll that have already been posted by a classmate.

Find a journal article online about job costing systems. In the subject line of your post, include the title of the article that you read. Post a link to that article with your initial post, and provide a summary and a reaction to the article. The summary should be approximately 250 words, and the r...

Explain at least two risks associated with implementing an enterprise resource planning system. How can these risks be minimized? In your response, do not use the same risksas already posted by a classmate.

Explain how the increased use of e-commerce, including electronic data interchange (EDI), by businesses has affected the auditor or accountant. In your response, do not use the same reasons e-commerce has increased that have already been posted by a classmate.

When a new system is being considered, one of the questions is whether or not to survey the current system. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to surveying the current system. Also comment on another student's response. The initial response should be at least 250 words. In your response, do n...

Explain one way the external auditor's responsibilities regarding a public company's system of internal controls have changed since SAS 78 became effective in the late 1990s. Were these changes necessary? Do you believe the changes have been effective at reducing risk for the company and the users...

Explain two of the risks companies face when outsourcing the IT function. How can the risks you explained be overcome? In your response, do not use the same two risks associated with outsoucing IT that have already been posted by a classmate.