Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning Enterprise Resource Planning

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE concerning enterprise resource planning (ERP) ?

• A) It attempts to automate and integrate the majority of business processes.
• B) It shares common data and practices across the enterprise.
• C) It is inexpensive to implement.
• D) It provides and accesses information in a real-time environment.
• E) ERP software promises reduced transaction costs.

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Definitions:

Special Journals

Customized accounting journals used for recording and categorizing specific types of transactions such as sales, purchases, and cash receipts in an efficient manner.

General Journal

A fundamental accounting record where all transactions are initially documented through journal entries in chronological order.

Merchandise Credit

A type of voucher issued by retailers to a customer when returned merchandise cannot be refunded in cash, used for future purchases.

Reversing Entries

Journal entries made at the beginning of an accounting period to negate or reverse certain adjusting entries made in the previous period for simplification.