Database: Control and Assurance in Advanced Database Environments

by Steve G. Sutton, Kerry Sutton

This text offers an in-depth examination of the role of accountants in database design, development, and reliability assessment. The text focuses on the processes used to develop quality and reliable database-driven accounting systems. Particular attention is given to control and security issues related to highly integrated database systems. The text concludes with a focus on providing assurance related to data quality in internal and public domain databases. The text will provide a good foundation book for control and security issues faced by information systems specialists, while also providing the breadth of database understanding required for accounting and auditing professionals.

250 pages, Paperback

Published March 15, 2001