SUBJECT: ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM

1.What problems may occur as a result of combiningapplications programming and maintenancetasks into one position?

2.Why is poor-quality systems documentation aprevalent problem?

3.At which stage of the general accounting model isit easiest to commit computer fraud?

4.The systems development life cycle is a methodology.Why are auditors responsible for evaluatingthe controls in this process?

5.Why is computer waste disposal a potential internalcontrol issue?

6.Why would a systems programmer creates a backdoor if he or she has access to the program in hisor her day-to-day tasks?

7.If all of the inputs have been validated before processing,then what purpose do run-to-run controlsserve?

8.Why is poor-quality systems documentation aprevalent problem?

9.Section 404 requires management to make a statementidentifying the control framework used toconduct their assessment of internal controls. Discussthe options in selecting a control framework.

10.Does a qualified opinion on management's assessmentof internal controls over the financial reportingsystem necessitate a qualified opinion on thefinancial statements? Explain.

11.Why is human behavior considered one of the biggestpotential threats to operating system integrity?

12.Why is the request-response technique important?Discuss the reasons an intruder may wish toprevent or delay the receipt of a message.

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