Accounting professionals should understand database systems for all of the following reasons except:
A)Accountants have a strong understanding of risks,controls and business processes.
B)Accountants increasingly participate in creating internal control systems.
C)Accountants typically manage organizations' operational databases.
D)Accountants frequently help improve business and IT processes.

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Accountants typically do not manage organizations' operational databases. This is typically the responsibility of IT professionals. However, accountants may work with these databases and need to understand how to use them to access and analyze financial information. A, B, and D are all valid reasons why accounting professionals should understand database systems.

Accounting Professionals Should Understand Database Systems for All of the Following