This discussion board has two parts:
Part I: Discuss human resources (HR role in employee terminations. What are two common risks in the process, and what is an internal control activity for each?
Part II: How do you think an organization can use the data gathered through the payment process to improve operations or mitigate error and fraud?
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This journal covers various topics related to new technologies. Although not covered in depth within your course textbook, outside research should be conducted on these topics for this journal assignment, and because they will be part of the CPA competency map. Students are expected to develop a certain understanding of new technologies and how they have impacted and/or will impact the accounting profession.
For your journal, begin by selecting one topic from the list below:
- Machine learning and how it transforms the accounting profession;
- XBRL, iXBRL and how they transform financial reporting;
- Cloud computing and its security implications;
- Internet of Things (loT) and its implications for the accounting profession;
- Blockchain technology and its implication for audit;
- Cryptocurrency, digital assets, and related accounting issues;
- Robotic process a(RPA) and its usage in accounting and auditing.
Based on the one topic you selected, address the following in your journal:
- Provide an overview of the topic you selected.
- Simply covering the textbook material is insufficient for a good grade. There is a research component and a critical thinking component required when thinking about how technology impacts the accounting profession.
- Discuss how your chosen technology relates to an accounting principle or recommends a solution based on financial data analysis.
- Explain how businesses identify risks and opportunities associated with disruptive technologies.
- Give one example of how businesses mitigate risks through internal controls.
Use two references to support your journal. These sources may come from the CSU Online Library.
Your journal entry must be at least two pages in length, not including a title and reference pages. When creating citations and references for this journal assignment, adhere to APA Style.

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