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Data

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Raw facts without any particular organization, context, or meaning.

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Usefulness of Figure 1.1

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Helps understand the nature and role of information system components.

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Role of Accounting Information Systems

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Provide useful information for management and financial accounting.

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Role of network infrastructure

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Part of accounting information systems.

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Software applications in accounting

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Used for practical experience.

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Accounting software examples

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Common examples include Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero.

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Evolution of processing power

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Driven by increases in the number of transistors in microprocessors.

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An example of software integration is linking accounting and payroll applications.

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The integration of software applications is crucial in networked environments.

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Networked environments allow applications to integrate and automate tasks.

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Cloud computing changes the infrastructure configuration for information systems.

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Software applications have progressed from basic bookkeeping to advanced functionalities.

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Cloud computing offers a range of service providers and configurations.