1. What is a management information system?
2. When making management decisions, how can information systems reduce the risk of making the wrong decision?
3. What are the five functions of an information system?
4. Discuss three basic financial statements of a company, described in your text. How do these financial statements help managers determine the health of a business?
5. What types of business activities affect the statement of cash flows?
6. Bankers usually insist that prospective borrowers submit audited financial statements along with a loan application. Why should financial statements be audited by a CPA?