Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive discussion of the collection, categorization, storage, presentation and use of accounting data in a systems context, this text views accounting data and practice to produce meaningful information for decision making. It takes a conceptual approach to major topics including internal controls, systems studies, management interaction, budgeting and data base design.;End-of-chapter brief readings drawn from real life sources enliven the text and prove the career relevance of chapter content. Also a major section on internal controls topics includes a unique chapter on computer crime.