Accounting Information Systems

This text provides students with the knowledge of information systems needed to begin their accounting careers. It emphasizes systems as an accounting discipline while providing technological competence. Accounting applications are described by transaction cycle, providing a logical and structured method of covering material that is consistent with many auditing texts. The key competitive advantage for Accounting Information Systems is that it teaches from an accounting, rather than an MIS, perspective. It identifies the distinct information systems knowledge required by accountants and incorporates accurate, understandable, thoroughly tested material. Accounting Information Systems is intended for both undergraduate and graduate AIS classes. For the undergraduate AIS course, some chapters can be omitted; graduate classes will likely proceed at a faster pace and cover the entire book. It assumes the students have taken one-term introductory-level courses in accounting and in computers.