Auditors Are Now Faced with Examining Clients That Have Database

question 38

Essay

Auditors are now faced with examining clients that have database systems.
a.Describe a database system,including its major advantage.
b.Identify policies and procedures that may be established to provide control over that aspect of a database system.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost assigned to a single unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead.

Absorption Costing

An approach in financial accounting that wraps all expenses incurred in manufacturing including direct materials, direct labor, and all overhead (variable and fixed), into the product's cost.

Net Operating Income

The total revenue of a business minus its operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest.