Accounting Information Systems 15th Edition 9781292353364

For one-semester undergraduate or graduate courses in accounting information systems.

Accounting Information Systems delivers the most unprecedented coverage of each major approach to teaching AIS, giving instructors the opportunity to reorder chapters and focus the material to suit their individual course needs. The 15th Edition, Global Edition covers all of the most recent updates in AIS, including how developments in IT affect business processes and controls, the effect of recent regulatory developments on the design and operation of accounting systems, and how accountants can use AIS to add value to an organisation. Not only will students see how AIS has changed the role of an accountant, but they’ll also be prepared for a successful accounting career in public practice, industry, or government.

New to this edition

* Updated coverage of AIS keeps the text current and relevant.

* A section on Data Analytics (Part II) updates discussion of relational databases not only as the basis for transaction processing systems, but also as one of the sources for Big Data and Analytics. It also discusses the Extract, Transfer, and Load (ETL) process and various data analytic techniques.

* Discussion of encryption includes blockchain technology.

* Commentary on privacy includes the European Union's General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR).

* Coverage of auditing has been moved to a web-only appendix as most of this material is covered in other courses.

* Student-focused features facilitate learning.

* Focus Boxes and real-world examples help students understand how companies are using the latest IT developments to improve their AIS.

* Hands-On Excel exercises, many based on “how-to” tutorials that have appeared in recent issues of the Journal of Accountancy, help readers hone their computer skills.