AIS 5 Flashcards
posts from the accounts payable journal voucher to the general ledger
reconciles the inventory amount with the account summary received from inventory control
G/L department
use technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness
automation
use technology to restructure business processes and firm organization
reengineering
supplier (vendor) master file
accounts payable master file
merchandise inventory master file
Master Files
purchase order file
open purchase order file
supplier’s invoice file
open vouchers file
cash disbursements file
Transaction and Open Document Files
performs routine accounting tasks.
Data Processing dept
a computer program identifies inventory requirements
Purchasing
Within the expenditure cycle, supervision is of highest importance in the Receiving department, where the inventory arrives and is logged in by a receiving clerk. Need to minimize:
failures to properly inspect the assets
theft of the assets
Manual
Supervision
Must maintain adequate records for:
accounts payable
vouchers payable
checks
general ledger
subsidiary ledgers
Manual
Accounting Records
are vulnerable to both authorized and unauthorized exposure and should be protected
must have limited file accessibility
programs must be safeguarded and monitored
Magnetic records
verifies much of the work done within the expenditure cycle.
A/Payable dept.
verifies:
the total obligations recorded equal the total inventories received
the total reductions in accounts payable equal the total disbursements of cash
G/Ledger dept