transaction processing systems for accoutning

Transaction Processing Systems

Architectures and Topologies




Transaction Processing Systems

Manual Based – Computer Based

Faster processing
Greater accuracy
Lower cost
More concise storage and accessibility
Wider range of choice

Potentially greater profit margins


Manual Based Processing

Infrequent transactions
Holistic/strategic decisions making required



Computer Based Processing

Large volume
Continuous and repetitive processing
Complex but routine analysis required



Most transaction processing systems tend to be a combination of both



Information System Architecture


“…. the physical design and/or structural arrangement of hardware and data communications components within an information system.”
(Wilkinson 2001: 68)


The development of communications technology (software and hardware) has promoted the development of virtual (non physical) networks


Important because organisations are increasingly geogr...