AC340 Accounting Systems I

This is a proctored course. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) requires

validation that a student who takes the examination is the same person who enrolled in the
program and that the examination results will reflect the students own knowledge and
competence in accordance with stated learning outcomes.

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This course includes a proctored exam in Week 6.

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Required Text
Gelinas, Ulric, Dull, Richard, Wheeler, Patrick. Accounting Information Systems, 10th Edition
(2015) Cengage.

ISBN: 978-1-133-93594-0

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to accounting information systems. Throughout this course,
students are provided with accounting information system concepts to give them an
understanding of how to analyze and modify systems controls to address threats and risks. The
focus of this course is to gain knowledge of accounting information systems in order to perform
the accounting function in contemporary business organizations.

Course Objectives

Design business processes and represent them with documentation tools

Analyze data to provide insights about business operations and performance
Design and implement industry representative databases which can enable
business processes.
Evaluate internal controls in information systems and design controls to mitigate
risks associated with information systems
Apply analytical and critical thinking skills by utilizing information technology (IT)
and applying IT in analysis and communication
Demonstrate knowledge in designing and implementing a computerized
relational database which retrieve selected data used in business decision making
Analyze and assess internal control weaknesses and fraud. Develop techniques
and systems to monitor, offset and reduce or eliminate the potential for fraudulent
activities
Understanding that the accountants' work and the achievement of learning
objectives requires success in digital environments, students will develop expertise for
that as well.

Grading Policy

Assignment Percentage

Discussions 30%

Assignments 35%
 Midterm 10%

W6 Proctored Exam 10%

Final 15%

Weekly Schedule

Week Assignments

Week 1 "Introduction"
Read Chapters 1 and 2 in
textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 1
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Enterprise
Resource Systems"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 1"
Complete Discussion "The
Accountants Role"
Complete Assignment "Week 1
Problem Sets"

Week 2 "Managing Data"

Read Chapters 4, 5 and 6 in
textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 2
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Database
Management"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 2"
Complete Discussion Database
Management Systems"
Complete Assignment "Week 2
Problem Sets"
 Week 3 "Controls"
Read Chapters 7, 8 and 9 in
textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 3
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Process and
Application Controls"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 3"
Complete Discussion
"Effectiveness vs. Efficiency"
Complete Assignment "Week 3
Problem Sets"

Week 4 "Business Processes Part 1"

Read Chapters 10, 11, and 12 in
textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 4
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "B/AR/CR"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 4"
Complete Discussion "The
Purchasing Process"
Complete Assignment "Week 4
Problem Stes"
Complete "Midterm Exam"

Week 5 "Business Processes Part 2"

Read Chapters 13 and 14 in
textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 5
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "The Human
Resource Management and Payroll
Process"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 5"
Complete Discussion "The
Human Resource Management Process"
Complete Assignment "Week 5
Problem Sets"
Week 6 "Integrated Production Processes"
Read Chapter 15 in textbook
Review Lecture 1 "Week 6
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Integrated
Production Processes"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 6"
Complete Discussion "Integrated
Production Processes"
Complete Assignment "Week 6
Problem Set"
Complete "W6 Proctored Exam"

Week 7 "The General Ledger and

Read Chapter 16 in textbook
Business Reporting Processes" Review Lecture 1 "Week 7
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Business
Process Reporting"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 7"
Complete Discussion "Real-Time
Financial Reporting"
Complete Assignment "Week 7
Problem Sets"

Week 8 "Acquiring and Implementing

Read Chapter 17 in textbook
Accounting Information Systems" Review Lecture 1 "Week 8
Introduction"
Review Lecture 2 "Accounting
Information System"
Review Video Lecture 3 "Week 8"
Complete Discussion "Accounting
Information Systems"
Complete "Final Exam"

Work must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date due.

Expected Student Workload

The following table outlines the academic effort required by students to be successful in this
course. While the times in the table are approximate, it is presented to help students with their
time management. Please note, depending on the student's background knowledge and
experience of the course subject and an individual student's academic capabilities, these times
will vary. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to your instructor or student
advisor.

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

1 Online Readings/Lectures 0.6

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 2.2

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 12.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

2 Online Readings/Lectures 0.5

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 4.5

 Discussions 2.0

Assignments 9.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

3 Online Readings/Lectures 0.7

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 4.9

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 9.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

4 Online Readings/Lectures 0.9

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 2.0

Preparation Readings 5.1

Discussions 2.0
 Assignments 9.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

5 Online Readings/Lectures 0.5

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 2.8

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 6.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

6 Online Readings/Lectures 0.5

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 1.4

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 3.0
 Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

7 Online Readings/Lectures 0.6

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 1.1

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 3.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Week Type of Activity Activity Estimated Hours

Required

8 Online Readings/Lectures 0.6

Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 1.5

Discussions 2.0

Assignments 15.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

** The numbers listed in the chart above are rounded to the nearest whole

Grading Policy

Assignment Percentage

Discussions 30%

Assignments 35%

Midterm 10%

W6 Proctored Exam 10%

Final 15%

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