Creating the right decision support system

Article Abstract:

Accountants who use computers should look to Decision Support Systems (DSS) as the mode of automation which will be interactive, and DSS software packages will run on affordable micros. DSS will allow the user to determine what data should be accessed from the system, and how it should be displayed and examined. An efficient DSS can perform an analysis of historical information and can be used for modeling.

Management, Management information systems, Decision support systems

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Digital Rainbow Computer and RealWorld Software

Article Abstract:

A Digital Rainbow computer, the 100B model, is being used by the National Association of Accountants (NAA). The computer includes 128Kbytes of main memory: the memory can be expanded to 128Kbytes. Small business can use the computer with an accounts receivable program from RealWorld Software Inc. The inventory management program can be used by itself or it can be bundled to the order entry-billing program.

Software, Marketing, Information management, Managerial accounting, National Association of Accountants, Digital Rainbow Inc., RealWorld Software Inc., Digital Rainbow 100B (computer)

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Expanding your hardware horizons

Article Abstract:

The accountant with a microcomputer must be ready to pursue increased computer use. The motherboard includes memory chips, but additional memory capacity can be built. An expansion card can be used to enlarge the memory capacity of a microcomputer. A hard disk can be used instead of a floppy disk in order to enable the user to have a much greater amount of stored data on-line than floppy disks can carry.

Microcomputers, column

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