ASSIGNMENT

Describe the information processing operations required to update the general ledger and to produce reports for internal and external users.

Identify the major threats in general ledger and reporting activities and evaluate the adequacy of various control procedures for dealing with them.

Understand the implications of new IT developments, such as XBRL, and changes in external reporting requirements, such as IFRS, for the design and operation of the general ledger and reporting system.

Discuss how tools such as responsibility accounting, balanced scorecards, and graphs can be used to provide information managers need to effectively monitor performance.