ACC 622

Topic 1 DQ 2 Rather than running their information technology (IT) functions in-house, some companies choose to use cloud computing or outsource their IT functions. Why would a company choose to use cloud computing or outsource its IT functions? In your explanation, be sure to include how the two alternatives differ and why a company might choose one alternative over the other. In your response, do not use the same reasons for outsourcing that have already been posted by a classmate. Asce...

Topic 1 DQ 2 Rather than running their information technology (IT) functions in-house, some companies choose to use cloud computing or outsource their IT functions. Why would a company choose to use cloud computing or outsource its IT functions? In your explanation, be sure to include how the two alternatives differ and why a company might choose one alternative over the other. In your response, do not use the same reasons for outsourcing that have already been posted by a classmate. Asce...

Topic 2 DQ 2 Discuss the differences between the revenue cycle activities and operations of a typical "brick and mortar" business as compared to an online business. In your response, do not use the same differences between data flow and system flowcharts that have already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Oct 31, 2018 10:26 PM0 Like Carolyn Hawk 4 posts Re:Re:Re:Topic 2 DQ 2 Taylor and Carlos, I really enjoyed reading your post...

Topic 3 DQ 1 Describe a minimum of three ways AIS can help minimize or eliminate inaccurate time and attendance data in a typical company's payroll activity. In your response, do not use the same three ways AIS can help a company's payroll that have already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Nov 08, 2018 12:21 PM0 Like Me 3 posts Re:Re:Topic 3 DQ 1 Nice thoughts on AIS. I just want to mention something that has been differentiate...

Topic 5 DQ 2 Explain how the increased use of e-commerce, including electronic data interchange (EDI), by businesses has affected the auditor or accountant. In your response, do not use the same reasons e-commerce has increased that have already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Nov 23, 2018 12:46 PM0 Like Me 2 posts Re:Re:Topic 5 DQ 2 It is an important application that helps in integrating and collaborating all the individual de...

Topic 7 DQ 2 Explain two of the risks companies face when outsourcing the IT function. How can the risks you explained be overcome? In your response, do not use the same two risks associated with outsoucing IT that have already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Dec 06, 2018 12:08 PM0 Like Me 3 posts Re:Re:Topic 7 DQ 2 Engaging another company within the same country for services, contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a compa...

Topic 8 DQ 2 Many large companies use an electronic data interchange (EDI) to communicate with key customers and suppliers. Explain the benefits and risks involved when companies use EDI. Explain one way that the use of EDI affects internal controls and the auditor's testing. In your response, do not use the same benefits and risks that have already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Dec 12, 2018 09:03 PM0 Like Validia King 3 posts...

Topic 8 DQ 1 Select one method an auditor can use to audit through the computer system. Explain how the method works, any risks associated with the method, and how you would justify using the method from a cost-benefit perspective. In your response, do not use the same methodthat has already been posted by a classmate. Ascending | Descending My Posts | Substantive |Flagged | All Dec 12, 2018 11:15 PM0 Like Carolyn Hawk 4 posts Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Topic 8 DQ 1 Hello Rey, Thank you for shar...

ACC 622 Topic 8 DQ 2 Many large companies use an electronic data interchange (EDI) to communicate with key customers and suppliers. Explain the benefits and risks involved when companies use EDI. Explain one way that the use of EDI affects internal controls and the auditor's testing. In your response, do not use the same benefits and risks that have already been posted by a classmate. You made some very valid points. EDI definitely has i...