Proven to be one of the most successful new AIS textbooks on the market, this book continues to be a popular choice among innovative instructors and at schools exploring new approaches to teaching AIS. While most books follow a more traditional orientation, this book presents a unique and distinct approach. This was the first AIS book to accurately address the changing roles of accounting, accountants, and information technology within organizations. Understanding the activities, processes, and information needs of organization stakeholders remains the focus in the Second Edition. Students learn that in the competitive organizations of today and tomorrow, accountants cannot simply prepare and report information, they must take a more active role in business decisions, and provide solutions that impact the organization's bottom line. New to This Edition Stronger business strategy integration Companion Website for students and instructors End-of-chapter material that involves real company scenarios "Learning to Learn" material that requires students to problem solve by doing research New Chapter 3: Modeling Business Processes, includes material on manual systems, computerized general ledgers, and financial vs. non-financial systems. "Case in Point" sections have been updated and expanded; these sections, dispersed throughout the book, apply the chapter material to business settings. Extensive instructor's resource package includes a Website, PowerPoint slide show, solutions manual, and complete test bank. Features A distinct and innovative approach that addresses the changing role of accounting, accountants, and information technology within organizations. Balanced presentation: More mainstream, traditional topics are presented in Supplementary chapters A-G at the end of the text. Remains one of the briefest AIS textbooks available, which allows for maximum customer flexibility "Steps" within each chapter carry the user through to a logical conclusion "Concluding Comments" at the end of most chapters either position the chapter in the context of what will happen in the future, or lead into a discussion of the next chapter(s).  Table of Contents Chapter 1 An Introduction to Accounting, Information Technology, and Business Solutions Chapter 2 Modeling Business Processes Chapter 3 The Traditional Accounting Information System Architecture Chapter 4 Systems Analysis and Design of a Business Event Driven IT Application Chapter 5 Business and Information Process Rules, Risks, and Controls Chapter 6 The Sales/Collection Business Process Chapter 7 The Acquisition/Payment Process Chapter 8 Other Business Processes Chapter 9 Business Solutions, Change, and the Solution Professional: Challenges and Opportunities Supplemental Chapter A Flowcharts and Data Flow Diagrams Supplemental Chapter B An Overview of the General Ledger Architecture Supplemental Chapter C Data and Database Management Systems (DBMSs) Supplemental Chapter D Sample Electronic Data Processing Controls Supplemental Chapter E The Changing Nature of Journals and Ledgers Supplemental Chapter F Information Technology Components Supplemental Chapter G Information Technology: Software Applications