Lecture 1- Introduction to information systems and accounting

Information technology- The & equipment used to , store & data

Hardware- Refers to technology such as computers, , projectors, etc

Operating system software- Performs a computer’s , such as: application management, management, device management, management, processor management & management

Application software- Describes a that is designed to perform a purpose. It is designed with the in mind and provides a interface which can be lacking in some operating systems software. It with the underlying operating system software to perform common tasks

One effect the of the had on business is that it had allowed businesses to & has provided new models

Another effect the advent of the internet had on is that it has generated a more , where information is quickly available to

Network- A of & other equipment to each other either or . Networks allow computing resources to be

Local area network- Network that is usually on a building or buildings in to each other

Wide area network- Network that a much area, across several or even

Going online for small businesses mean service , overheads & increased

Business model- of ( it does, it does it, how is made & is )

Four types of business models include: , , &

Two types of new business models include: &

First SAP was designed for &

computers were some of first computers used by & departments

is driver of . accountants rate as an on-going/future business

Technology effects accountants through: , being or for accountants, level of , of accounting information & accounting/decision-making & – within information systems

There is an need for managers/accountants to of technology &

Information- Consists of , processing directed at its usefulness. Information is in

Data- Refers to that represent of & . Data can be considered as or items

Knowledge- Conveyed by , to how-to

Accountants need to understand how are & in an accounting information system (AIS) & how they can be

& other play role in

One type of hardware is (allows to data). Examples include: keyboard, , mouse, , microphone, & scanners

Another type of hardware is (performs & executes tasks). Examples include: Intel range of

Third type of hardware is (provides in format understandable to ). Examples include: , printers &

Fourth type of hardware is (allows & computer to
with each other across . Examples include: , modems, cabling &

Fifth type of hardware is (allows to be when power is
switched . Examples include: , CD/DVD/Blu-ray disks,

Key element of any computer network is ( governing across )

Most common protocol for local networks is , while is most common protocol used on larger networks like the .

Star topology- All are to central computer or through a point

Bus topology- All share line

Ring topology- All are connected in