Accountant's Handbook of Information Technology

Since the mid-1980s, information technology (IT) has been recognized as one of the crucial areas affecting the accounting profession. IT is changing the way companies do business: as corporations spend more on IT, accountants must manage new organizational principles brought on by new technologies and must learn to use IT systems specifically designed for accountants. This volume is a reference on information technology for accountants, giving them a solid foundation in IT and enhancing their awareness of IT areas which require them to have a specialized knowledge. In addition to providing an overview of IT as it affects accountants, this book gives detailed coverage of basic technology used by accounts and issues intra- and inter-organizational integration of technology. It also features sections on IT and the law, a time line of IT growth and its future, and professional studies and pronouncements. Practical examples and checklists are also included.