Accounting Information Systems or iPod Book

Accounting Information Systems

Author: Ulric J Gelinas

As the importance of accounting information systems (AIS) grows in the world of business today, so does your need for a solid background in this critical area. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E helps you develop the necessary skills and solid foundation in enterprise risk management as it relates to business processes and their information systems. The book's proven coverage centers around three of the areas most critical in accounting information systems today—enterprise systems, e-Business systems, and controls for maintaining those systems—with icons that direct your attention to the most important information. The book uses a conversational writing style and relaxed tone, rather than stilted, technical language, to help you easily grasp even the most challenging topics. You explore today's most intriguing AIS topics and how they relate to information technology, business processes, strategic management, security, and internal controls. With this edition, you master the basics of information systems, the tools and processes for organizing and managing information, as well as a more advanced enterprise risk management topics. This edition guides for through the dimensions of corporate governance, internal controls, and business processes in detail. A new full chapter on systems development equips you with critical skills in acquiring and implementing accounting information systems. Whether you want an emphasis on enterprise risk management approach, solid understanding of databases or REA, or a background in systems development, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E has the thorough foundation and information you need.

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This introductory textbook lays out the basics of Accounting Information Systems, with chapters discussing data management and electronic commerce, internal control, business processes, and systems development. An accompanying CD-ROM features information on a case study based on an insurance company's systems development project. Gelinas teaches accounting at Bentley College. Sutton teaches accounting information systems at Oklahoma State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	AIS Foundations	1
1	Introduction to Accounting Information Systems	2
2	Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Management	29
3	Documenting Information Systems	65
Pt. 2	Data Management and Electronic Commerce	103
4	Database Management Systems	104
5	Relational Databases and SQL	143
6	Electronic Business (E-Business)	171
Pt. 3	Internal Control	209
7	Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Internal Control	210
8	Controlling Information Systems: IT Processes	237
9	Controlling Information Systems: Application Controls	275
Pt. 4	Business Processes	311
10	The Order Entry/Sales (OE/S) Process	312
11	The Billing/Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (B/AR/CR) Process	355
12	The Purchasing/Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements (P/AP/CD) Process	401
13	Integrated Production Processes (IPP)	459
14	The General Ledger and Business Reporting (GL/BR)	497
Pt. 5	Systems Development	525
15	Introduction to Systems Development	526
16	Structured Systems Analysis	563
17	Systems Selection and Systems Design	593
18	Systems Implementation and Operation	627
	Glossary	657
	Index	675

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iPod Book: Doing Cool Stuff with the iPod and the iTunes Store

Author: Scott Kelby

There is no denying it: With the introduction of the iPod and iTunes, Apple changed the face of music. While the iPod and iTunes are user-friendly, figuring them out for the first time can be tricky. Plus, they can do way more than meets the eye. In this fully updated best-seller, award-winning author Scott Kelby delivers what users need to know to get up to speed fast on Apple's popular iPod digital audio players and iTunes software. Through full-color illustrations and simple step-by-step instructions, readers will learn all about the iPod touch, equipped with a multi-touch interface, 3.5-inch widescreen display, and WiFi Web browsing; the iPod nano, featuring a sleek new design, a refined interface, and a built-in accelerometer that automatically switches to Cover Flow view when rotated and goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken; the iPod classic; the iPod shuffle; and the new iTunes 8, which includes the breakthrough Genius feature, letting you create playlists from songs in your music library that go great together, as well as the ability to now purchase television programs in stunning high definition. Scott also provides the basics of how to share music between Macs and PCs; sync iTunes-created playlists as well as iPod-created voice notes; burn large playlists to CDs; download and watch videos; and more. Best of all, Scott has peppered the guide with tons of time-saving tips and tricks that typically can only be gleaned through hard-won experience.