Building Accounting Systems Using Access 2010, International Edition

BUILDING ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS USING ACCESS 2010, International Edition provides a concrete foundation for database theory and shows you how to construct effective accounting systems. Concepts and theories come alive through detailed Access 2010 screenshots and illustrations. Online tutorials provide instant feedback and help you master concepts in a step-by-step manner. This textbook also offers detailed coverage of REA modeling, exploring the relationships among assets, transactions, and agents.Using Microsoft Access 2010, International Edition you will develop the knowledge and skills to design accounting systems that deliver timely, accurate, and complete information to decision makers.

1. Introduction to Microsoft Access. 2. Databases and Accounting Systems. INTRODUCTION. 3. Creating, Populating, and Displaying Tables. INTRODUCTION TO TABLES. 4. Creating and Using Queries. INTRODUCTION TO QUERIES. 5. Creating and Using Forms. 6. Creating and Using Reports. 7. Introduction to Data Modeling for Accounting Information Systems. 8. Sales/Collection Process. 9. Acquisition/Payment Process. 10. Human Resources Process. 11. Financing Process. 12. Complete Accounting Information System for Merchandising Company.

James T. Perry is a Professor of Information Systems in the School of Business at the University of San Diego. He is the author or co-author of over 80 textbooks and trade books and over a dozen articles on computer security, database management systems, multimedia delivery systems, and chief programmer teams. Jim is a charter member of the Association for Information Systems. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Purdue University. Jim has worked as a computer security consultant to various private and governmental organizations, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He was a consultant on the Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars") project and served as a member of the computer security oversight committee."