Accounting Information Systems 8th Edition by James Hall

Exercise 56

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The flowchart for Problem 12 represents the computer processing portion of a sales order system. Answer the following questions.
a. What type of data processing system is this? Explain, and be specific.
b. The marketing manager suggests that this system can be greatly improved by processing all files in real time. Explain the major operational changes that would occur in the system if this were done.
c. The auditor warns of operational efficiency implications from this change that must be considered. Explain the nature of these implications.
d. Sketch a flowchart of the proposed new system. Use correct symbols and label the diagram.