Flowcharts A Flowchart is a pictorial analytical technique

Flowcharts A Flowchart is a pictorial , analytical technique used to describe some aspects of an information system in a clear , concise , and logical manner. Flowchart record how business processes are performed and how documents flow through the organization. They also used to analyze how to improve business processes and document flows. Dr. Mohamed Mousa 1 -1

A Flowchart Symbols 1 – Input / Output 2 - Processing 3 - Storage 4 - Flow and Miscellaneous Dr. Mohamed Mousa 1 -2

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Types of Flowcharts Ø Document: §Illustrates the flow of documents through an organization. §Useful for analyzing internal control procedures. Ø System §Logical representation of system inputs, processes, and outputs §Useful in systems analysis and design Ø Program §Represent the logical sequence of program logic Dr. Mohamed Mousa 1 -5

Case Study: In light of the nature and the importance of accounting information systems, Determine each of the following: ØThe definition and the kinds of information systems. ØThe system components. q In the light of studying of the elements of description and documentation of the information system …. , Describe and document the student’s payment system of the studying fees, according to the rules and procedures of the English section / Faculty of Commerce – University of Sadat City. Dr. Mohamed Mousa 1 -6