I’m working on a accounting question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

1.  Discuss why control procedures over access to the data resource become more crucial under the database approach than in the flat-file environment. What role does the DBMS play in helping to control the database environment?

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ERP systems use the best-practices approach in designing their applications, yet goodness of fit is considered to be an important issue when selecting an ERP. Shouldn’t the client just be able to use whatever applications the ERP system provides?

Book:

Accounting Information Systems | 10th Edition

James A. Hall