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Using Graphical Representations of Business Processes in Evaluating Internal Control
Issues in Accounting Education (2012)
  • A. Faye Borthick, Georgia State University
  • Gary P. Schneider, Quinnipiac University
  • Anthony Vance
Abstract
In this case, students (1) extend business process diagrams (BPD) to represent current and contemplated business processes for accounts payable processing for a convenience store company's merchandise purchases and (2) use the graphical representations of the business processes to identify control weaknesses and their potential effects on the financial statements and operational effectiveness. The case is appropriate for students developing skills in documenting business processes and evaluating internal control in business processes in introductory courses in accounting information systems (AIS), auditing, and information technology (IT) auditing. Before beginning the case, students should be familiar with the procure-to-pay process, preparing BPDs, and identifying internal control weaknesses in business processes. Working the case requires students to think critically about the business processes and the implications of differences in current and contemplated processes.
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Publication Date
February, 2012
DOI
10.2308/IACE-50078
Citation Information
A. Faye Borthick, Gary P. Schneider and Anthony Vance. "Using Graphical Representations of Business Processes in Evaluating Internal Control" Issues in Accounting Education Vol. 27 Iss. 1 (2012) p. 123 - 140
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gary-schneider/22/