Accounting Information Systems



Accounting Information Systems

Fall 2007 [pic]

Why are you here? [pic]

Answer the following questions anonymously on a blank piece of paper:

1. How do you plan to use your degree?

2. How do you think this class will help you achieve the above goal?

Planned Course Objectives[pic]

• Explain what an accounting information system is and describe the basic functions it performs,

• Describe the role accountants play in today’s information intensive organizations,

• Describe how an accounting information system can provide management with information for better decision-making,

• Create and use process maps to understand, evaluate and design important business processes,

• Design business reports which address the business’ information needs,

• Design source documents used to capture data necessary for business reporting,

Planned Course Objectives, cont.[pic]

• Describe what a relational database is and how accounting transactions recorded in a database differ from traditional accounting debits and credits,

• Design a chart of accounts and data model for a business problem,

• Create queries using Microsoft Access to answer business questions,

• Explain basic control concepts and why system controls and security are important,

• Explain how to assess and respond to enterprise risk,

• Design internal controls which address business opportunities and risks,

• Design an accounting information system for a specific business scenario.

Course Outline [pic]

1. Introduction – Chapters 1 through 4,

2. Systems Analysis and Design/Software Selection – Chapters 18 through 20,

3. General Ledger and Reporting – Chapter 14,

4. Chart of Accounts Design and Data Modeling – Chapters 15 and 16,

5. Business Process Design – Chapters 10 through 13,

6. Internal Controls – Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8,

7. Project Presentations and Course Wrap-Up.

Group Project [pic]

You will break into teams of 4 to 5 students to work on the group project during the third week of class. Research shows that you learn and retain more by doing. This project is also closely aligned with the work in class to help increase your level of understanding and retention.

Course Performance Measures

|Activity |Points |

|Midterm Exam (October 10th) |150 |

|In Class Quizzes (5 at 50 points each, drop your lowest score) |200 |

|Class Project: | |

|First Deliverable (October 15th) |100 |

|Final Deliverable (December 14th) |200 |

|Class Participation throughout the semester |100 |

|Final Exam (Section 001 December 17th from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and Section 002 December 20th from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM) |250 |

|Total |1000 |

Ground Rules?

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