Why Are Threats to Accounting Information Systems Increasing

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why are threats to accounting information systems increasing?

• A) Many companies do not realize that data security is crucial to their survival.
• B) LANs and client/server systems are easier to control than centralized, mainframe systems.
• C) Many companies believe that protecting information is a strategic requirement.
• D) Computer control problems are often overestimated and overly emphasized by management.

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