Accounting Information Systems - Hardcover

Hall, James A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031404468X ISBN 13: 9780314044686

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 1995

Synopsis

This text provides thorough and up-to-date coverage of computer-based accounting. Transaction cycles are covered at the beginning of the text (Chs. 2 through 6) to help students better understand the relationship between the accounting function, operating departments and organization management. Each transaction cycle is then discussed in the context of computer automation. Chapter Three provides unique coverage of Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control. Chapter Five includes coverage of new issues in the manufacturing environment such as CIM, JIT, EDI, CAD, and CAM.

About this title

About the Author:

James A. Hall is a Professor of Accounting, Co-Director of the Computer Science and Business program, and the Peter E. Bennett Chair in Business and Economics at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. After his discharge from the U.S. Army, he entered the University of Tulsa in 1970 and received a BSBA in 1974 and an MBA in 1976. He earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University in 1979. Hall has worked in the field of systems analysis and computer auditing, and has served as consultant in these areas to numerous organizations. Dr. Hall has published articles in the JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING, AUDITING & FINANCE, JOURNAL OF MIS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING, JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, THE JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING EDUCATION, THE REVIEW OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, and other professional journals. He is also the author of ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 9E, published by South-Western College Publishing. His research interests include internal controls, computer fraud, and IT outsourcing.

About this edition

• Publisher: South-Western College Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 031404468X
• ISBN 13: 9780314044686
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 928