Migrating to a new accounting information system is not an easy task. Many firms have struggled with this process, even though our textbook makes the process seem quite straightforward. Recently, IBM recapped some of the lessons learned in migrating to a new accounting information system within the federal government. These lessons can be applied to any accounting information system project. Others have developed their own recommendations for best practices and lessons learned involving implementing accounting information systems. However, in order to appreciate what IBM and others are proposing, we need to apply lessons learned to a real-life situation involving the failure to implement an accounting system properly.

Evaluate whether the most significant failure occurred within the system design, implementation, or operational phase of the process of HP a real-life accounting information system failure and best practices. Indicate what the company could have done to avoid the failed outcome. Provide support for your rationale