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ACC 564 Week 5 Discussion Questions –

Week 5 Discussion
"Integrity vs. Availability" Please respond to the following:
In the global enterprise, firms are insistent that their accounting
information systems (AIS) and other key systems are available 100%
of the time, and that these systems are the highest in integrity.
Evaluate how a firm manages the balance of high availability with
high integrity in these days of tight budgets and additional oversight
from regulators.
As a student taking online classes or relying on online resources such
as libraries and tech support, evaluate the benefits of the school
providing you with 24 / 7 access to these resources in relation to the
costs incurred by the school itself.
Week 5 DB 2: "The 21st Century Auditor"
• The 21st century auditor requires knowledge of technology and
accounting information systems in addition to his / her understanding
of accounting concepts and guidelines. The degree of knowledge in
technology and AIS will vary with each auditor. Recommend the topfive technology and AIS skills that the 21st century auditor should
have. Justify your recommendations.
Now, recommend a series of actions that need to be taken by auditors
and their firms to ensure that the auditors maintain their skills.
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ACC 564 Week 5 Quiz 2
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