Question

Describe data processing in accounting by selecting the correct statements below. (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question. Online processing enters and processes data as soon as source documents are available. A disadvantage of online processing is timeliness. Accounting systems differ with regard to how input is entered and processed. Batch processing accumulates source documents for a period of time and then processes them all at once. An advantage of online processing is timeliness. An advantage of batch processing is the lack of updated databases for management to use when making decisions.

Answer 1

✓Batch processing accumulates source documents for a period of time and then processes them all at once.

✓ Online processing enters and processes data as soon as source documents are available.

✓An advantage of online processing is timeliness.

✓ Accounting systems differ with regard to how input is entered and processed.

Step-by-step explanation:

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The data processing can be regarded as process which involves set of operations that helps in transforming data to useful information. This encompass Collection of data, sorting of data to suitable format, entry of data. In accounting this process could involve recording, as well posting/closing steps which are required in the journals and ledgers. It should be noted that data processing in accounting can be described as;

✓Batch processing accumulates source documents for a period of time and then processes them all at once.

✓ Online processing enters and processes data as soon as source documents are available.

✓An advantage of online processing is timeliness.

✓ Accounting systems differ with regard to how input is entered and processed.