Accounting Information Systems or International Human Resource Management

Accounting Information Systems

Author: Ulric J Gelinas

As the importance of accounting information systems (AIS) grows in the world of business today, so does your need for a solid background in this critical area. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E helps you develop the necessary skills and solid foundation in enterprise risk management as it relates to business processes and their information systems. The book's proven coverage centers around three of the areas most critical in accounting information systems today—enterprise systems, e-Business systems, and controls for maintaining those systems—with icons that direct your attention to the most important information. The book uses a conversational writing style and relaxed tone, rather than stilted, technical language, to help you easily grasp even the most challenging topics. You explore today's most intriguing AIS topics and how they relate to information technology, business processes, strategic management, security, and internal controls. With this edition, you master the basics of information systems, the tools and processes for organizing and managing information, as well as a more advanced enterprise risk management topics. This edition guides for through the dimensions of corporate governance, internal controls, and business processes in detail. A new full chapter on systems development equips you with critical skills in acquiring and implementing accounting information systems. Whether you want an emphasis on enterprise risk management approach, solid understanding of databases or REA, or a background in systems development, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E has the thorough foundation and information you need.

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This introductory textbook lays out the basics of Accounting Information Systems, with chapters discussing data management and electronic commerce, internal control, business processes, and systems development. An accompanying CD-ROM features information on a case study based on an insurance company's systems development project. Gelinas teaches accounting at Bentley College. Sutton teaches accounting information systems at Oklahoma State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	AIS Foundations	1
1	Introduction to Accounting Information Systems	2
2	Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Management	29
3	Documenting Information Systems	65
Pt. 2	Data Management and Electronic Commerce	103
4	Database Management Systems	104
5	Relational Databases and SQL	143
6	Electronic Business (E-Business)	171
Pt. 3	Internal Control	209
7	Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Internal Control	210
8	Controlling Information Systems: IT Processes	237
9	Controlling Information Systems: Application Controls	275
Pt. 4	Business Processes	311
10	The Order Entry/Sales (OE/S) Process	312
11	The Billing/Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (B/AR/CR) Process	355
12	The Purchasing/Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements (P/ AP/CD) Process	401
13	Integrated Production Processes (IPP)	459
14	The General Ledger and Business Reporting (GL/BR)	497
Pt. 5	Systems Development	525
15	Introduction to Systems Development	526
16	Structured Systems Analysis	563
17	Systems Selection and Systems Design	593
18	Systems Implementation and Operation	627
	Glossary	657< /TD>
	Index	675

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International Human Resource Management: Policy and Practice for the Global Enterprise

Author: Dennis Brisco

This exciting and thoroughly revised text provides a comprehensive overview of the field of International Human Resource Management as practiced in multinational enterprises and by IHRM practitioners. This book represents most of what is currently known or experienced within this important and constantly evolving subject. Featuring information from consulting firms, interviews with HRM managers in multinational and global firms as well as a web-page to act as an interactive resource for both students and lecturers, this second edition proves an invaluable one stop reference resource and text written by two leading names in IHRM.