How does an information system assist an organization meet statutory requirements relating to transactions that have taken place?

An information system assists an organization in meeting statutory requirements relating to transactions by providing a verifiable record of those transactions.

• a. Transactions are classified and summarized in the system: While an information system does classify and summarize transactions, this primarily aids in financial reporting and analysis, not directly in proving the occurrence of transactions for statutory purposes.
• b. Accounting transactions are governed by financial reporting standards: This statement describes the rules that transactions must follow, not how an information system helps meet statutory requirements.
• c. Transactions are captured in the system as evidence that they did occur: Statutory requirements often demand proof that transactions actually took place (e.g., for tax audits, legal compliance, or regulatory filings). An information system captures and stores the details of each transaction, creating an audit trail and providing the necessary evidence to demonstrate compliance.
• d. Ultimately financial statements are the responsibility of senior management: This is a statement about accountability, not about how an information system assists in meeting statutory requirements for transactions.

The most direct way an information system helps meet statutory requirements related to transactions is by recording them as evidence.

The final answer is $\boxed{\text{c. Transactions are captured in the system as evidence that they did occur.}}$