A Small Publishing House That You Work for Would Like

question 39

Essay

A small publishing house that you work for would like to develop a database that keeps track of the contracts that authors and publishers sign before starting a book. What fields do you anticipate needing for this database? Identify at least seven fields. Which of these fields might be in use in other databases within the firm?

Identify the function and necessity of subsidiary ledgers and special journals in accounting systems.

Understand the different types of journals (cash payments, cash receipts, purchases) and their respective uses in accounting transactions.

Comprehend the relationship between subsidiary ledgers and control accounts.

Learn the characteristics and benefits of an effective accounting information system.

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