Fundamental system principles
Accounting information systems (AIS) collect and process data from transactions and events, organize them in useful reports and communicate results to decision makers. The five fundamental principles of accounting information systems are:?xml:namespace> |
A. Control Principle Prescribes that AIS have internal controls—methods and procedures allowing managers to control and monitor activities. B. Relevance Principle Prescribes that AIS report useful, understandable, timely and pertinent information for effective decision making. C. Compatibility Principle Prescribes that AIS conform with a company's activities, personnel and structure. It also must adapt to the company’s unique characteristics. D. Flexibility Principle Prescribes that AIS be able to adapt to changes in the company, business environment, and needs of decisions makers. E. Cost-Benefit Principle Requires that the benefits from an activity in AIS outweigh the costs of that activity. Decisions regarding the other system principles are affected by this principle. |