Week 2 – Learning Team Assignment: Accounting Information Systems Paper
Access Virtual Organizations to obtain company information on Riordan Manufacturing, or select an organization that you and your Learning Team are familiar with. You must obtain your instructors approval for your company selection.
Review the various types of information systems and hardware and software applications utilized by this company.
Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that answers the following questions:
What are the various types of information systems employed by payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting? Describe in detail how each type is used.
What hardware is used within the organization to support information systems? Is this hardware sufficient? Why or why not?
What types of software applications are utilized to support the information systems? Are these applications adequate? Why or why not?
How do payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and accounting information systems interact with one another? Do they work efficiently? Explain your answer.
What viable recommendations or suggestions might you make to management to make the organization more efficient? Explain your answer.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines