What do you think are the greatest challenges facing IT auditors?
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
The primary method to evaluate the effectiveness of an information system’s controls is from conducting an information systems audit.
1. In your own words, discuss the many aspects of an information systems audit including how an audit trail plays a part.
2. What do you think are the greatest challenges facing IT auditors?
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
In your experience, what are some unique challenges mobile devices pose to an organization?
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
Internal control is a process that is designed to help firms reach their goals and objectives as measured with respect to maintaining reliability, operational efficiency and effectiveness, and consistent financial reporting. In addition, adequate internal control ensures mitigating risks and compliance with regulations and policies.
1. In your experience, what are some unique challenges mobile devices pose to an organization? What are some trade-offs? What are some pros and cons of BYOD?
2. Discuss how to maintain separation of duties in a computerized accounting system. Give some examples from your work (do not share any confidential information).
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
Describe what you consider some important features of integrated accounting software for small businesses. Why do you think they are important?
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
Accounting information systems are designed to collect and process transaction data and communicate the financial information to concerned parties. The design of a number of types of accounting information systems vary significantly. A number of factors influence the design of these systems, such as the size of the business, the type of business, the volume of data, the type of data management needs, and other factors.
1. Describe what you consider some important features of integrated accounting software for small businesses. Why do you think they are important?
2. You are the accountant for a business. Explain the accounting cycle of an AIS as you understand and perform it each month.
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
why are databases important for accounting information systems?
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
A computer database system or program can be very complicated; however, the central elements of a database are composed of tables, records, and fields. Tables are also called datasheets and each table in a database holds data about a different, but associated, subject. The impact of high-performance interconnects on relational database systems is an important process.
1. In your opinion, why are databases important for accounting information systems? Describe some concerns, and explain why each one is important.
2. Compare and contrast database management systems with databases. Give some examples.
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
Discuss how a company would implement the Systems Development Life Cycle model.
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
A component of an accounting system is one part that helps the entire system accumulate financial data, translate the data into worthwhile information, and then communicate the information to the necessary users.
1. Discuss how a company would implement the Systems Development Life Cycle model.
2. Explain why information technology (IT) is important to accounting information systems (AIS) and why accountants need to know about this technology.
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
In your opinion, explain some of the benefits and disadvantages associated with cloud computing that you have experienced
Respond in your own words to #1 and #2 below in a minimum of 175 words each:
Cloud computing has become abundant. Accountants frequently discuss cost-benefit trade-offs of cloud computing. In several ways cloud computing closely resembles other forms of outsourcing and therefore enjoys the same advantages. Unfortunately, this new technology is not flawless and has several costs and/or concerns.
1. In your opinion, explain some of the benefits and disadvantages associated with cloud computing that you have experienced (NO Internet answers or quotes).
2. What are the top three cloud-computing service providers you prefer and why?
PS: Your response should reflect your own opinions and thoughts. No more that 15% of any post should be from another source which must include the source reference.
What biases/strong opinions do you have regarding health policy (state, federal, organizational policies)?
Read chapter 1 and 2 of the textbook regarding health policy.
This assessment addresses the following learning objective(s):
Examine the effect of legal, ethical, and regulatory processes on nursing practices (and/or change to providers), healthcare delivery, and outcomes while maintaining balance with administrative and fiscal responsibilities.
Instructions
The US healthcare industry is made up of diverse people and teams. This includes individuals who create policies, groups who lobby for legislation, and the people and teams who implement and follow laws and policies. For this assignment, you will reflect on your role, past, present, and future, regarding health policies. While research is encouraged for this assignment, in-text citations are not necessary. The purpose of this assignment is to provide your instructor with your knowledge framework and allow you to reflect on your knowledge and identify biases.
1. In an introductory paragraph, briefly summarize your scope of knowledge regarding health policy, both state/federal, and organizational policies.
2. In a second paragraph, explain why you wish to develop a deeper understanding of the policy creation, implementation, and assessment process. For example, how will understanding health policy improve your professional practice?
3. In a closing paragraph, address the following questions:
4. What biases/strong opinions do you have regarding health policy (state, federal, organizational policies)?
5. What caused those biases/opinions to develop (personal experiences, patient interactions, etc.)?
6. How will you respectfully maintain or evolve your bias/opinions as you advance in this course, and your career?
7. What is your primary source of information for staying up-to-date on state and federal health policy (names of publications, websites, organization-disseminated information, etc.)?
APA style should be followed throughout this assignment. Please include a title page.
Research is encouraged, but references and in-text citations are not required.
Using these roles (informational, interpersonal, and decisional) and their subsets, explain how Jeff Bezos is effective or ineffective as a manager.
Managing and Performing
Please review the following interview with the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos:
Consider the various roles managers play as presented in the textbook. Using these roles (informational, interpersonal, and decisional) and their subsets, explain how Jeff Bezos is effective or ineffective as a manager. Provide examples.
Considering the levels within the management hierarchy, where does Jeff Bezos currently belong? At this level of management, what are Jeff Bezos’ responsibilities?
In the text, and as shown in Exhibit 1.6, human relations, or people skills, remain important for all levels of management. Why do you think this is the case? Would it be possible for a manager to be effective without having people skills?
Summarize three quality issues in the case that resulted in fraudulent billing and coding.
Case Study - Healthcare Quality
Overview
In order to complete this case study, refer to this week’s readings for policy information required to analyze and make recommendations on this case.
As a healthcare quality fraud analyst, you are responsible for identification of root causes and providing recommendations in an action plan to ensure compliance with federal and state quality policies.
Instructions
Read the Department of Justice story, “South Jersey Doctor Charged in Health Care Fraud Billing Scheme.” Then, write a 1–2 page report in which you:
- Summarize three quality issues in the case that resulted in fraudulent billing and coding.
- Describe three violations that were stated in the case, including how the violations applied based on regulations.
- Illustrate how this case could be used as a training tool for your organization. You may base your work on the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (DHHS-OIG), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) information on quality, fraudulent billing, and so on.
What types of information are found in an EHR?
This activity will introduce you to the electronic health record (EHR), the types of information in an EHR, how the records are used, and who uses them.
For this activity, complete the following:
1. Complete the MindTap Knowledge Check for Chapters 4 and 5 in Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices.
2. Complete the MindTap Learning Lab for Chapters 4 and 5 in Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices.
3. Answer the following questions:
What is an EHR? What types of information are found in an EHR? Who manages an EHR? How is it used? Does an EHR follow the patient to other health facilities? Explain.
Guidelines for Submission: Complete the MindTap activities within MindTap. The answers to the questions should be in a Word document and should be a minimum of 1 page in length. All sources should be cited using APA style.
Mindtap Chapter 4 and 5: https://ng.cengage.com/static/nb/ui/evo/index.html?snapshotId=3026090&id=1536563661&deploymentId=5856032353502008933102477168&eISBN=9781337553711
