Discuss the Accountant's Involvement in Systems Selection Including

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Essay

Discuss the accountant's involvement in systems selection including:
1.As an analyst
2.As consultant
3.As a user
4.As an internal auditor

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the amount earned from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Strategic Planning

A systematic process of envisioning a desired future and translating this vision into broadly defined goals and a sequence of steps to achieve them.

Implementing Tactics

Refers to the process of putting strategic plans into action to achieve specific goals.

Functional Areas

Departments or teams within a business that focus on specific functions or activities like marketing, finance, operations, or human resources, contributing to the organization's overall goals.