Question 9 is a vital one. The data held in the system will be no better
or more accurate than that which you have entered. We will have
more to say about controlling data input a little later on. But for the
moment it will suffice to make the point that you must ensure that:
1 The transaction enters the appropriate system. For example, you
must take care not to confuse orders from customers with orders to
suppliers or payment/rom customers with payment
to
suppliers.
2 The transaction is
complete,
meaning that every data element that
should be present is indeed present.
3 The transaction is
authorized.
This may require that yo ...
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