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Chapter 9 Accounting and Enterprise Software

INTRODUCTION INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Small Business Accounting Software Mid-Range and Large System Accounting Software Specialized Accounting Information Systems

After reading this chapter, you will: 1. Know the evolution of accounting and enterprise software. 2. Understand the differences among various types of accounting and enterprise software. 3. Be able to explain how various functions in enterprise software work together. 4. Understand the architecture of enterprise systems, including their use of a centralized database. 5. Be able to describe the relationship between business process reengineering and enterprise system implementation. 6. Be able to assess the costs and benefits associated with enterprise systems. 7. Recognize when an organization needs a new AIS. 8. Understand how organizations go about selecting accounting and enterprise software.

ENTERPRISE-WIDE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Enterprise System Functionality The Architecture of Enterprise Systems Business Processes and Enterprise Systems Risks and Benefits of Enterprise Systems

SELECTING A SOFTWARE PACKAGE

When is a New AIS Needed? Selecting the Right Accounting Software

AIS AT WORK—SHELDON NEEDLE AND CTS GUIDES SUMMARY KEY TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW TEST YOURSELF DISCUSSION QUESTIONS PROBLEMS CASE ANALYSES

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REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDED READINGS ANSWERS TO TEST YOURSELF

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PART THREE / Using Accounting Information

Accounting software packages are standard tools in today’s business environment. Selecting the right software, however, can be challenging. F. Elikai, D. Inancevich, and S. Ivancevich, ‘‘Accounting Software Selection and User Satisfaction,’’ The CPA Journal (May 2007), p. 26.

INTRODUCTION

Because of the repetitive nature of many tasks in accounting, it is not surprising that these tasks have been automated. With advances in...