Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems 12th Edition by Carolyn Strand Norman, Mark Simkin

Exercise 20

In Discussion Question 14-1 above, you discussed intranets and extranets, and identified the importance of each to accountants. Now, assume that you are a partner in a medium-size, local CPA firm. Your firm has 4 partners, 10 staff accountants, 1 research assistant, and an administrative assistant. Your firm is considered a technology leader in the local area, and this is considered a competitive advantage for your firm. At the weekly staff meeting next Friday, you want to discuss the topic of developing an intranet for the firm. To be sure everyone is prepared to discuss this topic, you want to develop a ''talking paper,'' which is a one-page summary of salient points that you want to be sure you cover in your presentation to everyone. What would you include in this one-page discussion aid?