Explain the basic accounting information system (AIS) functions

For this assignment you should choose a business sector (such as hotel, bank, manufacturing etc.) and prepare a 3-5 page report describing 1) the characteristics of information useful to that sector, 2) explain the basic accounting information system (AIS) functions for that sector, 3) critically discuss the role of AIS in a company’s value chain and 4) evaluate the ways in which and AIS can provide management with information for decision making. The information in your paper will be based on research you conduct by reading text books, papers and websites and talking with a person that uses such a system in your chosen sector. You should primarily discuss the features needed for the sector chosen. But, you should also discuss any other important issues that you find while conducting your research.