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Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems 14th Edition By Mark Simkin, James Worrell, Arline Savage

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Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems (14th Edition) by Mark G. Simkin, James L. Worrell, and Arline A. Savage provides a comprehensive overview of how information technology intersects with accounting principles to manage organizational data. [1]
The book is structurally divided into 16 chapters covering foundational concepts, technical infrastructure, internal controls, business processes, cyber security, and database management. [1]
Part I: Foundational Concepts & Technology
  • Chapter 1: Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant – Explores the vital role of AIS in organizations, career paths (such as forensic accounting and IT auditing), and how AIS supports financial, managerial, tax, and auditing functions. [1]
  • Chapter 2: Accounting on the Internet – Details the impact of the internet, electronic commerce (B2B and B2C), data communication, and financial reporting on the web (including XBRL). [1]
  • Chapter 3: Information Technology and AISs – Examines hardware, software, and networking infrastructures that capture, process, store, and output accounting data. [1]
  • Chapter 4: Accounting and Data Analytics – Introduces big data, data analysis techniques, and predictive analytics tools used by modern accountants to support corporate decision-making. [1, 2]
  • Chapter 5: Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software – Covers packaged accounting software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and corporate performance management frameworks. [1, 2]
Part II: Internal Controls, Auditing & Risk Management
  • Chapter 6: Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management – Breaks down the components of control frameworks (such as COSO and COBIT) used to safeguard assets and ensure financial data integrity.
  • Chapter 7: Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems – Analyzes general controls, application controls, logical security, physical security, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Chapter 10: Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics – Covers computer-based fraud techniques, ethical responsibilities of accountants, and defensive tools against cyber threats.
  • Chapter 11: Information Technology Auditing – Explains the process of auditing through and around the computer, utilizing computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs). [1, 2]
Part III: Business Processes & Systems Development
  • Chapter 8: Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I – Examines the revenue cycle (sales and cash receipts) and the expenditure cycle (purchasing and cash disbursements).
  • Chapter 9: Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II – Focuses on production, human resources, payroll, and specialized vertical cycles (e.g., manufacturing, services, and government fund accounting).
  • Chapter 12: Documenting Accounting Information Systems – Teaches system documentation techniques, including data flow diagrams (DFDs), document flowcharts, and system flowcharts.
  • Chapter 13: Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems – Outlines the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), highlighting planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance phases. [1, 2]
Part IV: Database Design & Management
  • Chapter 14: Database Design – Introduces relational database concepts, entity-relationship (E-R) diagrams, and data modeling foundations.
  • Chapter 15: Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases – Focuses on data normalization, structures, and Structured Query Language (SQL) for extracting financial information.
  • Chapter 16: Database Forms and Reports – Details the design and generation of operational input forms and customized output reports used by stakeholders. [1, 2]

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