Chapter 13
Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems
THE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE
Four Stages in the Systems Development Life Cycle
Systems Studies and Accounting Information Systems
Understanding Organizational Goals
Designing System Outputs, Processes, and Inputs
The System Specifications Report
Choosing an Accounting Information System
IMPLEMENTATION, FOLLOW-UP, AND MAINTENANCE
Managing IT Implementation Projects
AIS AT WORK—OUTSOURCING IT TO INDIA, SORT OF
Prado Roberts Manufacturing (What Type of Computer System to Implement?)
Wright Company (Analyzing System Reports)
Kenbart Company (Redesigning Profit Plan Reports)
After reading this chapter, you will:
1. Understand the roles of accountants, analysis teams, and steering committees in systems studies.
2. Understand why systems analysts must understand the strategic and operational goals of a company.
3. Be familiar with the deliverables in systems analysis work, especially the systems analysis report.
4. Be able to help ...
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