- Which Cloud-based accounting information systems should Pia select and why?
- Should Pia be worried about possible lock-in with either accountant or system provider?
- How should Pia mitigate possible data security risks?
- Is price an important factor when choosing the system?
- What is the optimal division of work between Pia and the accountant? Should Pia outsource all the accounting task, use selective outsourcing, or keep all tasks to herself?
- Evaluate each accounting task on their suitability to outsourcing in the cloud context. Use Table 3 provided in Appendix 1 and discuss the implications of your choice.
- How to ensure a good fit between the selected system and the work arrangement?
- What are the transaction costs incurred by the decision?
- What about long term strategy? Reflect on the implications of your choice in the future.
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