INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Types and functions of information systems used by organizational departments

Types and functions of information systems used by organizational departments

Introduction

Information systems as a discipline focus on exploring the interface between science information management and information technology. Computer Science focuses on information technology: software. Information Systems average of the two opposing worlds of human activity systems and information technology (Ariav, 1985).

Accounting information systems

Accounting Information Systems (Accounting information systems s) combine the study and practice of accounting with the design, implementation and monitoring of information systems. These systems use modern information technology, along with accounting controls and traditional methods to provide users with the necessary financial information to manage their organizations.

Accounting information systems

Input: The input devices commonly associated with accounting information systems are standard personal computers or workstations with applications, scanning devices for standardized data entry, electronic communication devices for electronic data interchange (EDI) and electronic commerce. Moreover, many financial systems for Web' allow devices to connect to the World Wide Web.

Output: Used output devices include computer monitors, printers, impact and no impact, and electronic communication devices for EDI and electronic commerce. The output content can encompass almost any kind of financial reports of budgets and tax reports to multinational financial statements.

Analysis

Accounting information systems covers all business functions of accounting systems, the backbone of transaction processing to sophisticated financial management planning and processing systems. Financial reporting starts at the operational levels of the organization, where transaction processing systems capture important business events, such as normal production, purchasing and selling activities. Businesses use accounting information systems for accounting activities easier, faster and more accurate, since the accounting records and analyzes financial statements are prepared in the system, which allows time employee insurance and avoid errors. Because many accounting information systems are equipped with mechanisms to reduce errors and gather information on electronic transactions and automatic entry errors and computer data are rare.

Management Information System

MIS is an interactive human machine system that supports decision making of users both inside and outside traditional organizational boundaries. These systems are used to support an organization's daily operational activities, current and future tactical decisions, and overall strategic direction. MIS is composed of several important applications, including but not limited to, systems of financial and human resources.

The financial applications are the heart of AIS in practice. Commonly implemented modules include: general ledger, accounts payable, procurement / purchase, accounts receivable, billing, inventory, assets, projects and budgets (Naumann, 1982). ...