Question

Businesses often modify or replace their financial informationsystem to keep pace with their growth and take advantage ofimproved IT. This requires a substantial time and resourcecommitment. When an organization changes its AIS, a systemsanalysis takes place.

Explain the purpose and reasons for surveying an organization’sexisting system.

Explain the activities commonly performed during systemsanalysis.

Systems analysis is often performed by a project team composedof a systems analyst, a management accountant, and otherknowledgeable and helpful people. What is the managementaccountant’s role in systems analysis?