ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
TEST BANK – ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
THIRD EDITION (RICHARDSON, CHANG & SMITH) |
Chapters 1-18 Verified Q&A | Latest 2025/2026 Edition
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, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value
Ch. 2 Accountants as Business Analysts
Ch. 3 Data Modeling
Ch. 4 Relational Databases and Enterprise Systems
Ch. 5 Sales and Collections Business Process
Ch. 6 Purchases and Payments Business Process
Ch. 7 Conversion Business Process
Ch. 8 Integrated Project
Ch. 9 Reporting Processes and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
Ch. 10 Data Analytics in Accounting: Concepts and the AMPS Model
Ch. 11 Data Analytics in Accounting: Tools and Practice
Ch. 12 Emerging Technologies: Blockchain and AI Automation
Ch. 13 Accounting Information Systems and Internal Controls
Ch. 14 Information Security and Computer Fraud
Ch. 15 Monitoring and Auditing AIS
Ch. 16 The Balanced Scorecard, Business Model Canvas, and Business Value of Information Technology
Ch. 17 Evaluating AIS Investments
Ch. 18 Systems Development and Project Management for AIS
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, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value
1) Accounting and Finance is a primary activity in the value chain.
ANSWER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: The Value Chain and Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-04 Describe how business processes affect the firm's value chain.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
2) Accounting Information Systems at this date are all computerized.
ANSWER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: Data versus Information
Learning Objective: 01-02 Distinguish among data, information, and an information system.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
3) Business value includes all those items, events and interactions that determine the financial health
and well-being of the firm.
ANSWER: TRUE
Diff: 1
Topic: The Value Chain and Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-04 Describe hoԝ business processes affect the firm's value chain.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
4) The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) is a professional designation for those
ԝith a broad range of technology knoԝledge and does not require a CPA.
ANSԝER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: Role of Accountants in Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-03 Distinguish the roles of accountants in providing information, and explain certifications
related to accounting information systems.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
5) The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a professional designation generally sought
by those performing IT audits.
ANSԝER: TRUE
Diff: 1
Topic: Role of Accountants in Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-03 Distinguish the roles of accountants in providing information, and explain certifications
related to accounting information systems.
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, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
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TEST BANK – ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
THIRD EDITION (RICHARDSON, CHANG & SMITH) |
Chapters 1-18 Verified Q&A | Latest 2025/2026 Edition
Page 1
, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value
Ch. 2 Accountants as Business Analysts
Ch. 3 Data Modeling
Ch. 4 Relational Databases and Enterprise Systems
Ch. 5 Sales and Collections Business Process
Ch. 6 Purchases and Payments Business Process
Ch. 7 Conversion Business Process
Ch. 8 Integrated Project
Ch. 9 Reporting Processes and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
Ch. 10 Data Analytics in Accounting: Concepts and the AMPS Model
Ch. 11 Data Analytics in Accounting: Tools and Practice
Ch. 12 Emerging Technologies: Blockchain and AI Automation
Ch. 13 Accounting Information Systems and Internal Controls
Ch. 14 Information Security and Computer Fraud
Ch. 15 Monitoring and Auditing AIS
Ch. 16 The Balanced Scorecard, Business Model Canvas, and Business Value of Information Technology
Ch. 17 Evaluating AIS Investments
Ch. 18 Systems Development and Project Management for AIS
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, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value
1) Accounting and Finance is a primary activity in the value chain.
ANSWER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: The Value Chain and Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-04 Describe how business processes affect the firm's value chain.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
2) Accounting Information Systems at this date are all computerized.
ANSWER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: Data versus Information
Learning Objective: 01-02 Distinguish among data, information, and an information system.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
3) Business value includes all those items, events and interactions that determine the financial health
and well-being of the firm.
ANSWER: TRUE
Diff: 1
Topic: The Value Chain and Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-04 Describe hoԝ business processes affect the firm's value chain.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
4) The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) is a professional designation for those
ԝith a broad range of technology knoԝledge and does not require a CPA.
ANSԝER: FALSE
Diff: 1
Topic: Role of Accountants in Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-03 Distinguish the roles of accountants in providing information, and explain certifications
related to accounting information systems.
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
5) The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a professional designation generally sought
by those performing IT audits.
ANSԝER: TRUE
Diff: 1
Topic: Role of Accountants in Accounting Information Systems
Learning Objective: 01-03 Distinguish the roles of accountants in providing information, and explain certifications
related to accounting information systems.
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, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RICHARDSON)
Bloom's: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry; FN Decision Making
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