Database : control and assurance in advanced database environments

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.