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Learning Objectives
Distinguish between data and information.
Discuss the characteristics of useful information. Explain how to determine the value of information.
Explain the decisions an organization makes and the information needed to make them. Identify the information that passes between internal and external parties and an AIS. Describe the major business processes present in most companies. Explain what an accounting information system (AIS) is and describe its basic functions. Discuss how an AIS can add value to an organization. Explain how an AIS and corporate strategy affect each other. Explain the role an AIS plays in a companys value chain.
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What Is a System?
System A set of two or more interrelated components interacting to achieve a goal Goal Conflict Occurs when components act in their own interest without regard for overall goal Goal Congruence Occurs when components acting in their own interest contribute toward overall goal
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Data are facts that are recorded and stored. Insufficient for decision making. Information is processed data used in decision making. Too much information however, will make it more, not less, difficult to make decisions. This is known as Information Overload.
Information
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Value of Information
Benefits
Reduce Uncertainty Improve Decisions Improve Planning Improve Scheduling
Costs
Time & Resources Produce Information Distribute Information
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Business Process
Financing
Revenue
Human Resources
Expenditure
Production
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Business Transactions
GiveGet exchanges Between two entities Measured in economic terms
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Components of an AIS
People using the system Procedures and Instructions
For collecting, processing, and storing data
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Value Chain
The set of activities a product or service moves along before as output it is sold to a customer
At each activity the product or service gains value
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Firm Infrastructure
Technology
Human Resources
Purchasing
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Value Chain
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