ACC 622

ACC 622 Topic 8 DQ 1 Select one method an auditor can use to audit through the computer system. Explain how the method works, any risks associated with the method, and how you would justify using the method from a cost-benefit perspective. In your response, do not use the same methodthat has already been posted by a classmate. Thank you for sharing! That is fantastic to hear. I am sure not having them on site...

ACC 622 Topic 7 DQ 2 Explain two of the risks companies face when outsourcing the IT function. How can the risks you explained be overcome? In your response, do not use the same two risks associated with outsoucing IT that have already been posted by a classmate. Engaging another company within the same country for services, contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country, using organizations from developing countries to write ...

ACC 622 Topic 6 DQ 1 When a new system is being considered, one of the questions is whether or not to survey the current system. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to surveying the current system. Also comment on another student's response. The initial response should be at least 250 words. In your response, do not use the same advantages and disadvantages that have already been posted by a classmate. One idea to reduce training costs is to do a tra...

ACC 622 Topic 5 DQ 2 Explain how the increased use of e-commerce, including electronic data interchange (EDI), by businesses has affected the auditor or accountant. In your response, do not use the same reasons e-commerce has increased that have already been posted by a classmate. It is an important application that helps in integrating and collaborating all the individual department functions and tasks into a sing...

ACC 622 Topic 5 DQ 1 Explain at least two risks associated with implementing an enterprise resource planning system. How can these risks be minimized? In your response, do not use the same risksas already posted by a classmate. Good post. Human resistance is a huge aspect of new systems. This is because people are naturally unattractive to change. Even if a system will increase their productivity they will still be hesitant to

ACC 622 Topic 4 DQ 1 Find a journal article online about job costing systems. In the subject line of your post, include the title of the article that you read. Post a link to that article with your initial post, and provide a summary and a reaction to the article. The summary should be approximately 250 words, and the reaction should be approximately 150 words. The summary should describe the major points of the article, and the reaction should demonstrate your interpretation of the article a...

ACC 622 Topic 2 DQ 2 Discuss the differences between the revenue cycle activities and operations of a typical "brick and mortar" business as compared to an online business. In your response, do not use the same differences between data flow and system flowcharts that have already been posted by a classmate. I really enjoyed reading your post and the following response. You both gave me some things to consider that I h...

ACC 622 Topic 2 DQ 1 Describe the differences between a data flow diagram and a system flowchart. Give an example of when and how each would be used. In your response, do not use the same differences between data flow and systems flowcharts that have already been posted by a classmate. Professor and Fellow Classmates, The data flow diagram uses symbols that will represent the different entities, processes, data flows, and data stores. The data flow diagram pr...

ACC 622 Topic 1 DQ 2 Rather than running their information technology (IT) functions in-house, some companies choose to use cloud computing or outsource their IT functions. Why would a company choose to use cloud computing or outsource its IT functions? In your explanation, be sure to include how the two alternatives differ and why a company might choose one alternative over the other. In your response, do not use the same reasons for outsourcing that have already been posted by a classmate. ...

ACC 622 Topic 7 DQ 1 Explain one way the external auditor's responsibilities regarding a public company's system of internal controls have changed since SAS 78 became effective in the late 1990s. Were these changes necessary? Do you believe the changes have been effective at reducing risk for the company and the users of the financial statements? Explain your rationale. In your response, do not use the same reasoning that has already been posted by a classmate. ...