Consider the following flowchart symbols as you respond to the question: BLG Corporation uses systems flowcharts to teach its new employees about company procedures.If BLG adopts XBRL, those system flowcharts will likely incorporate fewer of ___ because ___.
A)Symbol C; databases are unnecessary when using XBRL
B)Symbol A; no manual processes are permitted when using XBRL
C)Symbol A; XBRL automates many tasks that may have been completed manually
D)None of these; the use of XBRL will not affect symbols used in systems flowcharts.

Question

Consider the following flowchart symbols as you respond to the question:  BLG Corporation uses systems flowcharts to teach its new employees about company procedures.If BLG adopts XBRL, those system flowcharts will likely incorporate fewer of ___ because ___.
A)Symbol C; databases are unnecessary when using XBRL 
B)Symbol A; no manual processes are permitted when using XBRL 
C)Symbol A; XBRL automates many tasks that may have been completed manually 
D)None of these; the use of XBRL will not affect symbols used in systems flowcharts.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

XBRL automates many tasks that may have been completed manually, which may lead to fewer manual processes being depicted in system flowcharts. Symbol A represents manual processes, and therefore, the use of XBRL may result in fewer uses of this symbol in system flowcharts. Symbol C, on the other hand, represents databases, which are still necessary when using XBRL. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Option D is also incorrect because any changes in a company's procedures or systems are likely to affect the symbols used in system flowcharts.

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