Exam 4: Data Flows, Activities, and Structure of Accounting Systems
The following block diagram shows the integration of some accounting subsystems and an overview of an accounting information system. Use this diagram to answer the next two questions.
-What is the subsystem labeled (5)?

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Any organization that provides goods or services on demand requires a sales subsystem.
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Identify three subsystems of the business processes you described in the previous question.
I apologize for any confusion, but as an AI, I don't have access to previous interactions in this session. To provide an answer, I'll need some context about the business processes you're referring to. However, I can give you a general example of three subsystems commonly found within business processes across various industries:
1. **Human Resources Management Subsystem**: This subsystem is responsible for managing employee-related processes such as recruitment, training, performance evaluations, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. It ensures that the organization has the necessary talent and workforce to operate effectively.
2. **Supply Chain Management Subsystem**: This subsystem handles the flow of goods and materials from suppliers to the end customer. It includes procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and distribution. The goal is to optimize the supply chain to reduce costs, improve quality, and ensure timely delivery of products or services.
3. **Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Subsystem**: This subsystem focuses on managing interactions with customers and potential customers. It includes processes such as sales, marketing, customer support, and feedback collection. The CRM subsystem aims to improve customer satisfaction, increase sales, and build long-term relationships with customers.
Each of these subsystems plays a crucial role in the overall performance and efficiency of a business's operations. They are often supported by specific software systems that help automate and streamline their respective processes. If you provide more details about the specific business processes you are interested in, I can tailor the answer to better fit your context.
Which of the following is not a type of processing function?
It is possible for a transaction to be initiated by programmed instructions in a computer program.
What are the primary activities of an accounting information system?
The sales analysis subsystem refers to what activity and supports which business process?
Assume that data from the purchases transaction file have been transferred to the general journal transaction file. The general journal transaction file has been used to update the general ledger master file. What is the result if a trial balance is prepared at this time?
Which of the following files is not used in the customer invoicing subsystem?
Only one status or activity report may be produced from a single file formatted to meet a specific need.
Periodically, data in the sales transaction file and the cash receipts transaction file are summarized and transferred to the general journal transaction file.
Which of the following is not an example of master file maintenance?
The payroll subsystem can be a part of which business process?
Which of the following statements regarding subsystems is not true?
Which of the following are subsystems of the inventory process in both manufacturing and service organizations?
What are the support activities of an accounting information system?
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