Application controls are controls relating to transactions and standing data for each computer-based accounting system, specific to each application. These controls ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting records and the validity of entries.
General controls are designed to ensure the proper development, implementation, and operation of applications within computer-based accounting systems, ensuring the integrity of programs and data files.
Test data refers to data used by auditors in computer processing to verify the correct operation of an organization's computer programs. It is primarily used for conducting compliance tests on application controls.
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