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Bbit 437:Accounting Information Systems Question Paper

Bbit 437:Accounting Information Systems

Course:Accounting Information Systems

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''rd ''TRIMESTER 2014 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : BBIT 437
UNIT TITLE : ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other two questions

Question One

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With appropriate examples identify the type of raw data that is entered in an accounting system.

(4 Marks)

Distinguish (with examples) between a transaction file and a master file.

(4 Marks)

Denote the accounting cycle for sales order processing.

(5 Marks)

Explain the relevance of AIS in the value chain system of an organization.

(5 marks)

Compare between the types of audits that may be performed to examine the elements of a computerized accounting system.

(6 Marks)

Identify and briefly describe the controls that can be implemented in the general ledger and reporting system of an accounting information system.

(4 Marks)

Distinguish between the physical view and conceptual view of a database in an accounting system.

(2 marks)

Question Two

Discuss the obstacles that a bank may face in an attempt to reengineer its accounting system.

(10 marks)

Explain the role played by top management in the development of an accounting information system.

(5 Marks)

State the disadvantages of using proprietary software to computerize an accounting system.

(5 Marks)

Question Three

Describe with examples the major subsystems in the AIS.

(10 marks)

How is a chart of accounts prepared in Quick Books?

(3 Marks)

Identify and explain the controls that software developers should implement in a web based accounting software.

(7 marks)

Question Four

Define an entity and explain how entities are categorized in an accounting system.

(8 marks)

Describe the features that can be turned off during the Easy Step Interview in Quick books.

(6 Marks)

Discuss the factors that need to be considered during the post implementation review of an AIS

(6 Marks)

Bbit 437:Accounting Information Systems Question Paper

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