After reading this chapter, you will:
1. Be able to distinguish between such terms
as ‘‘systems,’’ ‘‘information systems,’’ ‘‘information
technology,’’ and ‘‘accounting information
systems.’’
2. Learn how information technology (IT) influences
accounting systems.
3. Be familiar with suspicious activity reporting.
4. Understand how financial reporting is changing
with advances in IT, such as XBRL.
5. Appreciate how IT allows management accountants
to use business intelligence to create
dashboards and scorecards.
6. Know why auditors provide a variety of assurance
services.
7. Be more aware of what is new in the area of
accounting information systems.
8. Be familiar with career opportunities that combine
accounting and IT knowledge and skills.