a. What is a flowchart? Describe four different kinds of flowcharts and explain which are most often used in an accounting information system.
b. Summarize the rules and conventions commonly observed in the preparation of flowcharts.
c. List and explain the meaning and use of 10 common flowcharting symbols. What sources would you consult for learning about additional symbols not on your list?
d. How are flowcharts used in working with accounting information systems?
e. Respond to the questions for this chapter’s “AIS in the Business World.”