Essay Instructions: It is often claimed that the process of computerising accounting information systems (AIS) and telecommunicating accounting information over the web enhances the accounting functions in business organisations operating globally. Yet, the counter-claim is that the breaching of the security of such systems will be a great risk that needs to be properly managed in various ways.
1- With reference to academic sources, discuss the above statement by critically analysing and evaluating how accounting functions are enhanced, what security threats may face AIS, and how security concerns or risks are addressed.
2- Please this essay should be written in an academic style that is enriched with relevant examples, and documented with citations and a bibliography..
PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH PLAGIARISM
OBS: PLEASE USE THIS LIST OF BOOKS AS REFERENCE , I WANNA A WELL REFERENCE WITH EVERYTHING DATE AND PAGE NUMBER ..
1- Financial Accounting & Information Technology (2012) compiled by Khaled Abdala, Pearson Custom Publishing.
RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL READING
Albright, S. C, Winston, W & Zappe, C (2009) Data Analysis and Decision Making with Microsoft? Excel, Revised, (3rd Ed.). UK: Cengage Learning.ISBN-10: 0
Benedict, A. and Elliott, B. (2011) Financial Accounting: An Introduction (2nd edition), Financial Times Press.
Bocij, P; Greasley, A & Hickie, S. (2008) Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management for the E-Business. (4th Ed.) Pearson Higher Education.
Britton, A. and Waterston, C. (2010) Financial Accounting, (5th edition), Financial Times Press.
McLaney, E. and Atrill, P. (2010) Accounting: An Introduction, (5th edition), Financial Times Press.
Romney, Marshall B. and Steinbart, Paul J. (2011) Accounting Information Systems: Global Edition, 12/E. London: Pearson Higher Education.
Thomas, A. and Ward, A M (2009) An Introduction to Financial Accounting, McGraw-Hill.