Acct 325/Fnce 325: Accounting Information Systems And Financial Information Systems Question Paper
Acct 325/Fnce 325: Accounting Information Systems And Financial Information Systems
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: ACCT 325/FNCE 325
COURSE TITLE: ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
STREAM: Y4S1 & Y3S2
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 25/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
· Do not write on the question paper
· Give precise and concise answers
· Marks are shown at the end of the question
· Answer all questions in section A and any two questions in section B
PLEASE TURN OVERPage 2 of 2
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
Mynnette Ltd intends to replace its current system in order to comfortably handle its
increased operations. It has already contracted a Software Development Company to set
up an advanced computerized information system. However, they are worried about
employees’ likely dysfunctional behaviour, low motivation and resistance to the new
system.
Required:
a) Advise the management of mynnette and the project team on how to overcome
such challenge (8mks)
b) Explain the system capabilities (requirements) that Mynnette should insist on, in
the new system. (12mks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the major component resources of an information system and the
significance of each. (10mks)
b) Distinguish between periodic processing approach and immediate processing
approach. Explain the advantages of each approach. (10mks)
SECTION B
QUESTION THREE
Discuss the characteristics of an advanced computer-based accounting information
system. Use appropriate example to illustrate your answers. (15mks)
QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the general control techniques that can be used in a computer-based financial
information system and show how each of them can ensure security of data.(15mks)
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the impact of advancements in electronic and communication technology
financial services sector especially the banking industry. (15mks)0
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