Publisher's Synopsis
This is a practical, hands-on demonstration of business applications for computers supported by "4-in-1" accounting software accompanying the text. The discussion begins with the general ledger, then develops systems for payables, receivables, financial reports, and other typical business applications, including managerial applications. It contains clear, easy-to-follow software designs illustrated in detail with data flow diagrams allowing designs to be linked into a single integrated system for an entire organization. Equally useful as an accounting supplement or for introductory computer courses, this text and software package covers business applications in depth. It also offers an extended case study supported by accompanying software.;The book presents an extended case study supported by accompanying 4-in-1 software; uses extensive data flow design diagrams to depict systems design and provide a clear, logical flow to the text; illustrates the organization of computer programs with numerous structure charts and data structure diagrams; follows a practical progression of topics from receivables to payables to materials management to financial management applications; discusses management-level implications and functions; gives students exposure to "real-world" materials through inclusion of actual source documents, displays, and printed outputs and includes key terms, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter problems and discussion questions.
