...Information Systems and Software Applications 1 Software Application and Information System Marguerite Moore Business Information Systems/BIS2 February 21, 2011 Chiedo Ugorji InformationSystems and Software Applications 2 - Please remove. Management Information Services A management department uses a computer based system that provides managers with the tools needed to organize, evaluating, and they run their departments more efficiently. They use software that can look at the past, present, andthefuture information. This is calledthe Management Information Service that includes the software to run the databases, the decision support system, and they also have applications that can run the department of the business more efficiently. These systems (management information systems) provide the department employee with the information to run his operations. It also supports the planning, effective resource...
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...DATABASE DESIGN Research Paper You are to write a research paper about an approved topic in the field of Information Technology (IT) Management, preferably in the area of Database Systems. The topic must be of current interest to the IT professionals. The deadline for the topic approval is September 20. You must turn into me one page (single-spaced) ‘Abstract’ of your paper by that date. A partial list of journals which publish articles pertaining to the IT area is attached. These publications are some of the source for your research work. Your paper must be between 12 and 15 pages of typed, doubled-spaced text, not including your references and any appendices or attachment. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero. Your research paper is due on November 29. It will be graded according to the criteria on the attached page Suggested Structure of Research Paper Abstract: Half-page (single spaced) summary of the paper I. Introduction: - Problem Background -Problem Importance - Purpose and contents of this paper i. Target audience of the paper ii. Overall objective iii. Within the overall objective, the specific issues or question addressed in the paper iv. A precise statement of the content of the paper v. Scope and limitation of the paper vi. Usefulness of the paper - How would the target audience...
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...productivity software used by Kudler’s audit firm and how it can help Kudler improve its operation and plans for expansion. Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) are computer base tools that an auditor uses to carry out various automated tests to evaluate the IT system or data. CATTs are very useful when the company has a significant volume of audit data in an electronic format (IT Audit Manual, 2011). Kudler Fine Foods has an independent auditor review their books every year. Among the computer assisted auditing techniques the auditors could use to validate data and system integrity in Kudler’s system are: • Electronic working papers – are used to support the audit opinion by demonstrating that the auditor has complied with set standards across all jobs, and the documents contain relevant information material to the audit (Quizlet, 2011). An advantage to using electronic work papers is that they automatically adjust other working papers when a related working paper is changed. They automate the audit process increasing the auditor’s efficiency. When the audit is complete, the auditor can automatically produce Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements (Core Concepts of Information Technology Auditing, 2004, p. 179). This method would be helpful for the auditor because he or she has the capability to import information from all three locations of Kudler’s stores and put the information in a format that...
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...System Integrity and Validation and Summary of Recommendations Jessica Noble ACC 542 March 23, 2015 Milan Havel System Integrity and Validation Since the proposal of the new software at Kudler Fine Foods, the system integrity and the use of computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) will need to be discussed. This brief will follow three topics (1) how CAATs is used to validate data and system integrity, (2) explain the functions of audit productivity software, and (3) provide details on how audit productivity software may be used in the system. CAATs is used to Validate Data and System Integrity Auditors use computer assisted auditing techniques (CAAT) for several reasons. CAATs not only help auditors with software but they can use data for analyzing, look for patterns, and identify fraud (Hunton, Bryant, & Bagranoff, 2004). By using CAATs it will increase efficiency for both internal and external audits. By doing this it will allow auditors to look at all financial information. CAATs are valuable to auditors when testing or validating computer applications because they can determine if codes have been accessed illegally. If audits were conducted manually then an auditor would not be able to examine the data. To verify system integrity, auditors can validate applications through test data, an integrated test facility, or through a parallel simulation. Test data is described as the use of false data entered into the systems. “This...
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...System Integrity and Validation - Kudler Fine Foods Theresa Gibbs Acc/542 October 29, 2012 Yasin Dadabhoy System Integrity and Validation - Kudler Fine Foods Over the past few weeks the team has analyzed Kudler’s information systems, recommended industry-specific software, analyzed its inventory data tables, and internal controls and risks for an audit proposal. After analyzing the necessary components the team recommends that an SAS 94 audit is appropriate for Kudler. To conduct the audit the auditor will use computer assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs) or in Kudler’s case computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs). The following brief is an explanation of how CAATs is used to validate data and the system integrity, and explain audit productivity software. CAATs CAAT is techniques that increase the auditor’s productivity and effectiveness during the audit function. CAATTs uses tools, such as software to increase the auditor’s productivity and extract data, and analyze the data in addition to the techniques. The techniques are used to validate application integrity and verify data integrity of Kudler’s information systems. “These techniques include generating test decks of data, writing and embedding automated audit modules, and performing digital analysis and linear regression on a client’s data” (Hunton, 2004, p. 179). CAAT assists the auditor in collecting sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful evidence that supports the planned audit objects. The...
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...Research Paper Template Gayle Pierce GpiercS3004 Travis Williams Date submitted: 9/20/2015 Accounting software/programs: How do you know which accounting software/program is a good fit for your business? Introduction In the world of accounting software/programs, there are more choices available than there were 10 years ago. Accounting has gone from a pen and paper system to accounting software/programs that are either in a server at the business, the information is on a server that is not in the business office, or more recently the information is stored in what is called the “cloud” The “cloud” has just come into play in the last few years In my paper, I will be discussing the history of accounting from the early beginning to the advances made today, a few of the different accounting software/programs, and some of the problems that include hidden costs, compatibility issues and the proper training of the accounting staff. History of Accounting The first accounting software/programs were written by the individuals who used them. One of the earliest programs written was by Bob Nadel, a CPA for an accounting firm located in New York.(Nadel,1959) As time went on businesses had heard about the new accounting software/programs that were known as “computerized” accounting systems. These new software/programs made accounting easier by allowing the accounting staff to be able to pull up reports so they could be analyzed immediately. These new ideas made the process easier...
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...Project Management Information System Table of Contents Project Management Information System 2 Introduction 2 Types of project Management Software 3 Desktop software’s: 3 Web Based software: 4 Characteristics of Project Management Software: 5 Benefits of Using a Project Management Software 7 Things to Look for When Implementing Project Management Software 7 Application of PMIS in project management stages 11 Typical Reports in a PMIS Includes: 13 Project management information systems data security 13 Conclusion: 15 Refferences: 15 Project Management Information System Introduction Since the project management is one of the core functions of a business organization, the project management function should be supported by software. Before software was born, project management was fully done through papers. This eventually produced a lot of paper documents and searching through them for information was not a pleasant experience. Once software came available for an affordable cost for the business organizations, software development companies started developing project management software. This became quite popular among all the industries and these software were quickly adopted by the project management community. Project Management Information System (PMIS) is used by upper and lower management to communicate with each other. Project Management Information System (PMIS) help plan, execute and close project management goals. Definition Project...
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...System Integrity and Validation With the recent implementation of automated software at Kudler Fine Foods, there is the need to address system integrity and the use of computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs). This brief will examine the following: how CAAT is used to validate data and system integrity within the system, explain the functions of audit productivity software, and explanation of how audit productivity software might be used in the system designed. How CAAT is used to validate data and system integrity Auditors prefer to use computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) for many reasons. They enable auditors to use software applications, extract data for analyzing, look for trends within the data, and identify any potential areas for fraud detect fraudulent data. CAATs are valuable tools for auditors to test and validate computer applications and they can determine whether or not the source code has been compromised. The implementation of CAATs will increase efficiency and the effectiveness of both internal and external audits allowing auditors to analyze all of the financial data, a feat which would not be possible if the audit were conducted manually. SAS 94, The Effect of Information Technology on the Auditor's Consideration of Internal Control in a Financial Statement Audit, provides guidance to auditors regarding the need for the auditor to address internal controls activities during the course of an IT (Cerullo, 2003). Auditors must have...
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...(EHR) software powers computer systems that collect, collate, store and disseminate vital patient data. An EHR system includes hardware that allows physicians and other medical organizations to gather and store information, and the software defines how data is entered, manipulated, accessed and shared. Addressing Patient Privacy Concerns Associated With Web-Based EHR Software Both patients and private-practice providers are concerned about protecting privileged information. Those concerns are legitimate when you consider that illegally acquired medical data often garners more money on the black market than credit card files. Quoting a Security Week statistic, Wonder Doc reported there were more than 121 million data breaches – both medical and non-medical – between January and August...
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...8/23/2014 8/23/2014 Michael Mason itt tECH Michael Mason itt tECH Fields in IT Research paper Fields in IT Research paper ABSTRACT This paper will explain about the different IT fields in today’s day and goes into detail on how they are important to organizations and businesses. It talks about what are their duties, their pay salaries, and how they are used to help companies. It goes into depth on how critical IT jobs are used and needed because technology is always advancing, so there is always a need for phones, email, programs, internet, computers, etc. This article will explain how IT jobs are a big part in businesses and companies all across the United States and how IT development plays a very important key role in today’s world due to the uprising of software development and cyber-attacks that effect every major company or business. In the end of this research paper it will give my option on what I think about the two important IT fields that I choose to write about. According to an article in www.experience.com information technology is the new field that pays wells and it is essential to almost every modern business in today’s day. Companies now all rely on phones, email, computers, so they need and IT professional to help operate the new technology and make sure that it is functioning properly. One example of a field in IT would be a Security Analysts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics this job pays about $86,170 per year, with an entry...
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...System Integrity & Validation Kimberly Miller ACC 542 February 27, 2012 Melissa Frey Preface Kudler Fine Foods (Kudler) is an upscale specialty food store. They have had remarkable success since their first store opened in 1998, opening a second store in 2000 and a third in 2003. Kudler’s success is dependent on their business model as well as an effective accounting information system (AIS). The current system is strong but could be enhanced to build productivity and profitability. Over the course of the last five weeks the following recommendations have been made to Kudler’s management team to make improvements to their existing system. Implementation of industry-specific software to improve the current AR, AP, inventory and payroll processes as well as developing new processes for sales and general ledger functions. The value-added and automation of the processes improves accuracy, eliminates double entry and allows for communication between locations. Refine the existing database with the use of flowcharts and ER diagrams to understand the flow of data and move away from broad spreadsheet reports and instead use pivot tables which will provide a summary of data useful for decision-making. Maintain, review, update, and test, policies and procedures, by means of developing good internal controls and auditing them regularly. The following brief will indicate how Kudler will also benefit from audit software and computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs)...
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...EDUCATION Ph.D. Information Science & Technology, Syracuse University (Sept 2004- Sept 2010) Dissertation Topic: Leadership perceptions and behaviors in self-managing virtual teams (Open Source Software Development Teams). Chair: Dr. Robert Heckman Committee Members: Dr. Kevin Crowston, Dr. Nora Misiolek, Dr. Derrick Cogburn M.B.A. Specializations in Supply Chain Management, and Global Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY. 2001-2003) GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 M.S. Information Management, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY, 2000-2002) GPA: 3.9 / 4.0 B.S. Business Administration, Middle East Technical University (Ankara, 1996-2000) GPA: 3.7 / 4.0 JOURNAL ARTICLES Eseryel, U. Y., Eseryel, D. (Submitted). Leading by Doing Work: Leadership in Self-Managing Virtual Teams. Crowston, K., Howison, J., Chengetai, M., & Eseryel, U. Y. (2007). A Balancing Act: The role of face-to-face meetings in technology-supported self-organizing distributed teams. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications, 50(3), 185-203. Crowston, K., Li, Q., Wei, K., Eseryel, U. Y., & Howison, J. (2007). Self-organization of teams in free/libre open source software development. Information and Software Technology Journal, Special Issue on Qualitative Software Engineering Research, 49(6), 564-575. Nicholson, S., Sierra, T., Eseryel, U. Y., Park, J., Barkow, P., Pozo, E., & Ward, J. (2006). How much of it is real? Analysis of paid placement in Web search engine results. Journal...
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...System Integration and Validation Computer technology has advanced enough to help auditors find more efficient ways to audit. By using different auditing techniques and utilizing audit productivity software auditors can find errors in a business computer system faster and easier. Using this type of computer technology improves Audit documentation and processes. Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques or CAAT’s can be used to validate data and system integrity by using different types such as testing data, integrated test facility and parallel simulation etc. Also by integrating Audit productivity software such as electronic working papers, groupware, and reference libraries, and document management, an auditor’s personal productivity is enhanced. Validating Data Auditors use CAAT’s or computer assisted auditing techniques to validate data. Auditors validate data by using audit productivity software such as ACL. With new technology auditors are now able to extract client data and input into an audit productivity program. The data can then be analyzed quickly and efficiently. Auditors also use data query models that productivity software can help create or one can be created without it. The purpose of the data query model is to determine if the evidence obtained fits with the context of other information obtained during the audit, such as, personnel interviews, tests of controls, risk assessment etc. Computer assisted auditing techniques for validating data have made it...
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...was slow to start up and therefor manual record keeping was not a problem. The head receptionist was able to maintain the records in a timely fashion and was able to keep records up to date. Good Health Medical Services has grown over the years from seeing an average of twenty patients a week to over two hundred patients a week. The staff has also grown and now has over ten specialty physicians that range from Pediatrics to Oncology. The record keeping staff has grown as well going from one person to three people. There have been several cases of misfiled information or lost or missing files and the directors want to lessen some of these factors, save money and move into the current technology world of Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Purpose/ Business Need: The directors feel that there are several benefits to be had by moving from paper files to electronic files. The benefits of EMR are less paper files, savings on paper, less maintenance to the files and manpower being put into looking for the files. Plus, many times a patient can be seen by more than one physician at the facility. If the file is electronic that can assist the physician in updating files. With today’s technology the physicians can update files from cellular phone or other mobile device. There is less time spent on manually...
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...BIS/219 Information Systems and Software Applications Essay Information Systems and Software Applications Research software applications and information systems are available for various organizational departments within a company such as the accounting, human resources, and marketing. This paper will give a description of the accounting, human resources, and marketing departments. An overview of the applications and systems these departments use and how they relate to the departments mentioned will be provided. Departments Descriptions Each department within an organization plays an important role in keeping the organization running. “Accounting is an information system which measures, processes and communicates financial information” about the organization (Rainer & Turban, 2008). The accounting department keeps track of the money the organization makes, spends, and has in the bank. The human resources department’s main function is to recruit, train, and retain the workforce. The marketing department’s job is to research the competitor and make sure to keep the organization competitive, product research, promotion, pricing, and selling. Application Descriptions. Software and applications for every department are specialized to help the department benefit the organization as much as possible. Accounting software has functions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, ledger, inventory, billing, purchasing, and sales. Human resources software helps keep...
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