The flexibility principle of accounting information systems prescribes that the:
A) Benefits from an activity outweigh the costs of the activity.
B) System report useful, understandable, timely, and pertinent information for effective decision making.
C) System aid managers in controlling and monitoring business activities.
D) System be able to adapt to changes in the company, business environment, and needs of decision makers.
E) System conforms to a company's activities, personnel, and structure.

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The flexibility principle of accounting information systems prescribes that the system must be able to adapt to changes in the company, business environment, and needs of decision-makers to remain useful and effective over time. Choices A, B, C, and E are important considerations in designing an effective accounting information system, but they do not fully capture the idea of flexibility.

The Flexibility Principle of Accounting Information Systems Prescribes That The