More to it than meets the eye
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Document Image Processing (DIP) aims to make the process of producing paper documents easier, more convenient and more secure. DIP is a document scanner, laser printer, optical disk storage, computer processer, software, and high resolution monitor all in one. This technology stores data in digital form, or even as images that do not need to be scanned in. The high resolution monitor helps users to view retreived data, while the laser printer enables the documents to be reproduced. One of the advantages of DIP is that original documents can be discarded after being recorded in the system. Such systems as Canon's Canofile 250 or Bell and Howell Co's LIS 5000 offers document image storage and retrieval at a cost ranging from 12,500 to 25,000 pounds sterling. Several issues regarding DIP that should be addressed by individuals heavily dependent on documents are considered.
Publication Name: The Accountant's Magazine
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4761
Year: 1992
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Super value Supercalc
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The SuperCalc spreadsheet program of Computer Associates has released a version 5.1. The package's attractiveness stems from its functionality at an affordable price of 79 pounds sterling. The program features three-dimensional worksheets, multiple current files, and publishing quality printing. A 'learn' mode permits the automatic recording of macros immediately upon entry of keystrokes. The incorporation of the utility Sideways into the program facilitates the easy printing of spreadsheets. SuperCalc also has an auditor built into the program. Aside from its functionality, the Supercalc 5.1 is easy to install and will operate on an IBM-compatible computer with hard disk, with at least 512 kilobytes of memory in a minimum DOS 3 environment. The highly-useful manual does not come with the program, but is available upon registration.
Publication Name: The Accountant's Magazine
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4761
Year: 1991
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Putting the IT into auditing
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Auditors must develop expertise in computers due to the virtual elimination of manual accounting as firms increasingly have adopted information technology for conducting business. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland is implementing a computer audit course in 1991 for those auditors not conversant with the latest audit technology. The UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expressed concern that auditors are not sufficiently prepared to audit a complex computer environment. Auditors who cannot demonstrate competency with computers may have their audit reports considered worthless by the DTI. The professional accounting institutes have promised the DTI that they will rewrite auditing requirements to reflect the need for computer environment expertise.
Publication Name: The Accountant's Magazine
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4761
Year: 1991
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