Accounting information system - Definition and Overview

An accounting information system is the system of records a business keeps to maintain its accounting system. This includes the purchase, sales and nominal ledgers and cash books of the business. While this was previously a paper-based process, most modern businesses now use computerized accounting systems.

External links

• The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) (http://www.isaca.org/) issues certifications for information systems auditors.