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Lecture Accounting information and reporting systems: Chapter 6 - A. Aseervatham, D. Ariandarajah

Chapter 6: Accounting information systems and security. In this chapter students will be able to: To be aware of the threats to computer accounting, to learn the controls for computer accounting, to understand the security requirements to be incorporated in system design, to learn about maintaining system integrity. | Accounting information systems and security Learning objectives To be aware of the threats to computer accounting. To learn the controls for computer accounting. To understand the security requirements to be incorporated in system design. To learn about maintaining system integrity. key terms access control audit trail check digit computer fraud computer hacking data validation echo checks embezzlement fraud hash total information system controls internal control lapping misappropriation parity checks risk sabotage virus worm Threats (or risks) to computer accounting Fraudulent manipulation (e.g. manipulation of input data, data theft) Sabotage Viruses and worms Fraud (e.g. transaction fraud) Lapping Computer fraud (e.g. data entry fraud, program fraud, operations fraud, database management fraud) Computer hacking System security - internal controls in computer accounting Accounting controls: put in place to safeguard records of the organisation Administrative controls: policies and procedures for all personnel to enhance operational efficiency System security - internal controls in computer accounting Controls by function: preventive controls detective controls corrective controls Controls by scope: general controls application controls Control activities Administrative procedures management establishes to meet internal control objectives: authorisation of transactions segregation of duties adequate documentation and recording control of assets and records checks on performance Risk assessment Risk assessments are necessary to form disaster recovery plans and mitigate the majority of risks Steps in risk assessment: identify potential risk and estimate potential losses identify possible controls and their costs determine the cost-benefit effectiveness Security and integrity of information Access to systems: limited to authorised and responsible personnel Security of data: ensure software is properly safeguarded against unauthorised access Security backups Audit . | Accounting information systems and security Learning objectives To be aware of the threats to computer accounting. To learn the controls for computer accounting. To understand the security requirements to be incorporated in system design. To learn about maintaining system integrity. key terms access control audit trail check digit computer fraud computer hacking data validation echo checks embezzlement fraud hash total information system controls internal control lapping misappropriation parity checks risk sabotage virus worm Threats (or risks) to computer accounting Fraudulent manipulation (e.g. manipulation of input data, data theft) Sabotage Viruses and worms Fraud (e.g. transaction fraud) Lapping Computer fraud (e.g. data entry fraud, program fraud, operations fraud, database management fraud) Computer hacking System security - internal controls in computer accounting Accounting controls: put in place to safeguard records of the organisation Administrative controls: policies and .