A Review of IT Governance: A Taxonomy to Inform Accounting Information Systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla L. Wilkin ◽  
Robert H. Chenhall
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
And Performance

ABSTRACT: This paper reviews Information Systems (IS) literature that is relevant to Information Technology Governance (ITG) and examines how it informs Accounting Information Systems (AIS). We present a taxonomy of research encompassing the focus areas identified by the IT Governance Institute (ITGI), namely Strategic Alignment (SA), Risk Management (RK), Resource Management (RM), Value Delivery (VD) and Performance Measurement (PM). Based upon 496 papers in ten IS/AIS and two Management Accounting journals over the period 1998–2008, we discuss research perspectives and identify avenues for future research. Results revealed a lack of integration between focus areas, with little about ITG as a whole.

scholarly journals Accounting Information Security and IT Governance Under COBIT 5 Framework: A Case Study

Webology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (Special Issue 02) ◽  
pp. 294-310
Author(s):  
Qayssar Ali Al-Fatlawi ◽  
Dawood Salman Al Farttoosi ◽  
Akeel Hamza Almagtome
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Information Technology Governance

This paper aims to explore the role of applying information technology governance using the COBIT 5 framework in improving the security of accounting information systems. The paper also aims to assess the level of governance of information technology in the Trade Bank of Iraq TBI through COBIT 5 processes, including 4 dimensions of planning and organization, acquisition and implementation, support and delivery, and monitoring. The study uses a qualitative approach through a case study conducted at the Iraqi Bank of Commerce. The results show that applying the COBIT 5 governance mechanisms of information technology reduces data processing risks and improves automated accounting information systems' security. The results also show that the Trade Bank of Iraq can implement the COBIT 5 Framework. Also, the accounting system used in the Bank has all the features of information technology governance that, on the one hand, ensure confidentiality of customer information and, on the other hand, prevent the system from penetrating. The results of the current study provide a better understanding of stakeholders on the nature of IT governance in the light of the COBIT 5 framework and its role in enhancing accounting information security.

scholarly journals The Impact of Information Technology Governance in Reducing Cloud Accounting Information Systems Risks in Telecommunications Companies in the State of Kuwait

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Mohammad Z. M. Alotaibi ◽  
Mohammad F. E. Alotibi ◽  
Omar M. F. Zraqat
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The State Of Kuwait ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Telecommunications Companies

This study aims to identify the impact of information technology governance in reducing cloud accounting information systems Risks in Kuwaiti telecommunications companies. The study population represented by all Kuwaiti telecommunications companies, which number (3) companies. The sampling unit consisted of workers in the upper and middle management of Kuwaiti telecommunications companies. The researcher distributed (327) questionnaires electronically, the researcher retrieved (291) questionnaires, of which (269) were valid for statistical analysis. The results indicated that the relative importance of all dimensions of information technology governance. The results demonstrate the importance of the role of information technology governance in reducing cloud accounting information systems risks. Also, that all information technology governance dimensions (Align, Plan and Organize, Build, Acquire and Implement, Deliver, Service and Support, Monitor, Evaluate and Assess) affect the cloud accounting information systems risks reduction in Kuwaiti telecommunications companies.

The Role of Culture in IT Governance Five Focus Areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parisa Aasi ◽  
Lazar Rusu ◽  
Dragos Vieru
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Significant Issue ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
It Value ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
And Performance

Information technology governance (ITG) is one of the top challenges of managers today and culture in different level can have an important role while implementing IT governance. This is a new and significant issue, which has not been investigated deeply. This paper sets out to provide a systematic review of the literature, focusing on the role of culture in IT governance. The literature review findings are categorized through the lens of IT governance's five focus areas which are IT strategic alignment, IT value delivery, Risk management, IT resource management and Performance measurement. This study contributes to the field of IT governance by reviewing and discussing the existing literature on the role of culture on IT governance. This literature review resulted that there are few research studies in this topic and many of the IT governance focus areas are not covered regarding the role of culture in these IT governance areas.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated Accounting Information Systems (AIS) in ERP environment of Vietnamese garment companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Quoc Thong
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
The Way

Identifying factors defining the effectiveness of integrated AIS in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment is really a challenging task. In our research, the effectiveness of integrated AIS in ERP is presented in the form of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model. This study analyzes data collected from 178 Vietnamese garment companies with AIS in an ERP environment. Then, Cronbach’s Alpha test and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) are conducted to assess the reliability of variables. The result identifies 28 variables from Vietnamese garment companies’ managers view grouped into 4-dimensional constructs of the BSC model that define the effectiveness of integrated AIS in an ERP environment. The conclusion on garment companies’ AIS evaluation factors paves the way for future research on other Vietnamese industries’ AIS evaluation in an ERP environment.

An Accounting Information Systems Perspective on Data Analytics and Big Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esperanza Huerta ◽  
Scott Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Analytic Skills

ABSTRACT Forty-six academics and practitioners participated in the second Journal of Information Systems Conference to discuss data analytics and Big Data from an accounting information systems perspective. The panels discussed the evolving role of technology in accounting, privacy within the domain of Big Data, and people and Big Data. Throughout all three panels, several topics emerged that impact all areas of accounting—developing enhanced analytical and data handling skills; evaluating privacy, security requirements, and risks; thinking creatively; and assessing the threat of automation to the accounting profession. Other topics were specific to a segment of the profession, such as the growing demand for privacy compliance audits and the curriculum adjustments necessary to develop data analytic skills. This commentary synthesizes and expands the discussions of the conference panels and suggests potential areas for future research.

The Relationship between Information Technology Governance and Information Technology Performance in Taiwanese Financial Enterprises

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruey-Shiang Shaw ◽  
Che-Pin Cheng ◽  
Ta-Yu Fu ◽  
Chia-Wen Tsai ◽  
Dong-Cheng Yen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Enterprise Strategy ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
It Performance ◽  
And Performance

More and more enterprises regard Information Technology (IT) as their most valuable property and make full use of IT to maximize the performance of their business operations. As a result, enterprises are attaching more importance to coordinating their IT strategy and enterprise strategy in order to get the most from their IT investment. For the sake of better IT performance and long-term development, firms must adopt a complete strategy for IT governance. In Taiwan, most financial enterprises have not considered IT governance to be a necessity, and those which are implementing IT governance have difficulty explaining, systemically, how it affects IT performance. Based on the five dimensions of IT governance, this study uses the balanced scorecard to measure IT performance and discusses the influence of effective governance on IT performance. The results show that the five dimensions of IT governance (strategic alignment, value delivery, risk management, resource management, and performance measurement) are all positively correlated with IT performance. The results of this study can help Taiwan's financial enterprises set the proper course for IT governance and more clearly understand how it serves to improve IT performance.

scholarly journals Analysis of Information Technology Governance Using the COBIT 5 Framework (Case Study: E-Legal Drafting Legal Section of the Regional Secretariat of Salatiga City)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-151
Author(s):  
Caecilia Ika Pramita Ady ◽  
Prihanto Ngesti Basuki ◽  
Augie David Manuputty
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Current System ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
And Performance

Information Technology (IT) governance is used to manage and optimize IT resources in supporting organizational goals. The Legal Section of the Regional Secretariat of Salatiga City as part of a government organization has built E-Legal Drafting information system to develop the functions of making regional legal products as well as the realization of e-government development in the legal field. The COBIT framework supports IT governance by providing work support to regulate IT alignment with the organization's business objectives. The results of this study are expected to show an overview of the implementation of IT governance in E-Legal Drafting information system from APO domain within the COBIT 5 framework, show the current system information level of capability and performance that is obtained from the measurement of capability levels, and also providing evaluation and recomendation based on the results of the gap analysis to help obtain the quality of information systems expected by the Legal Section of the Regional Secretariat of Salatiga City.

Corporate sustainability accounting information systems: a contingency-based approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-289
Author(s):  
Lina Dagiliene ◽  
Kristina Šutiene
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Sustainability Accounting

Purpose This paper aims to explore the development of sustainability accounting information systems through lens of contingency theory. In this digital age when companies are confronted with massive sets of data, integration of financial and non-financial data, little empirical evidence exists on how sustainability issues are integrated or linked within internal corporate information systems. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey, hypothesis testing, principal component methods and hierarchical clustering are used to provide original empirical evidence from major Lithuanian companies. Findings The main findings reveal that most companies surveyed include a sustainability strategy in their core strategy, but there is a lack of linkage with measuring and integrating sustainability outcomes within the entirety of corporate financial results. Unexpectedly, the association between stakeholders' involvement and sustainability accounting information system design was not as strong as hypothesized theoretically. Therefore, it deserves further investigation, constituting an important implication for future research. Specifically, three profiles of sustainability accounting information systems were explained, namely, integrated, fragmented and compliance systems. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this study relate to the small sample size, as sustainability-related information is still regarded quite confidential. Practical implications This result could serve as a specific reference for companies to apply integrated sustainability accounting information systems that might serve as a good practice model for companies, however, fragmented and compliance profiles are the prevailing ones. Social implications The findings are important for fostering corporate social responsibility by developing sustainability accounting information systems. Originality/value This paper contributes to the sustainability accounting and information systems literature by providing empirical evidence linking contingent factors with the development of sustainability accounting information systems.

A Framework and Guidelines for Assessing and Developing Board-Level Information Technology Committee Charters

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-129
Author(s):  
Jean B. Price ◽  
Nancy Lankton
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Fortune 500 Companies ◽  
Information Technology Governance ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
Board Level

ABSTRACT IT governance is important to the success of most business enterprises. One form of IT governance is the use of board-level IT committees. This study examines committee charters, which are the basic foundation for an effective committee. Based on prior literature and theory, we develop a framework and six propositions for assessing IT committee charter components including committee characteristics, member characteristics, and roles and responsibilities. We test the propositions by exploring the IT committee charters and information from other sources for 23 Fortune 500 companies. We find that most IT committees have more members and meet more often than required by the charter. All but one committee has at least one member with IT expertise as defined in our study. Also, most roles and responsibilities are focused on the five IT governance focus areas prescribed by the Information Technology Governance Institute. However, the roles are not consistently specified in all charters. Suggestions for future research and guidelines for practice are provided.

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