Until a year ago, Dagwood Printing Company had always operated in a centralized computer environment.

Now, 75 percent of the office employees have a PC. Users have been able to choose their own software packages, and no documentation of enduser developed applications has been required.

Next month, each PC will be linked into a LAN and to the company’s mainframe.

Required:

a. Outline a plan of action for Dagwood Printing Company to ensure that the proper controls over hardware, software, data, people, procedures, and documentation are in place.

Discuss any exposures the company may face if the above plan is not implemented

b. Discuss any exposures the company may face if the above plan is not implemented.