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Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems -
- 13th Edition by Mark G. Simkin, Jacob M. rose, and
Carolyn S. Normal. Published by Wiley. ISBN: 978-
1118742938
Topic Outline
Text
Week Lecture Topics Discussions Assignments
Reading
Introduction See
to AIS Questions
Assignments,
Accounting Chapters 1- posted in
Week 1 Quizzes etc
and the 2 Discussion
within Week
Internet areas.
1 Lessons
Chapters No
Intro to See
7 Discussion
Databases Assignments,
(Sections posts, focus
AIS Business 7.1 and Quizzes etc
Week 4 on Midterm
Processes 7.2 Only) within
and
MID-TERM Week 4
Chapter homework
10 Lessons
assignments
AIS Business
Processes
Part II See
Integrated Questions Assignments,
Accounting Chapters 11 posted in Quizzes etc
Week 5
and and 12 Discussion within
Enterprise areas. Week 5
Information Lessons
Systems
Intro to
Internal
Control
Systems See
Questions
Computer Assignments,
Chapters posted in
Week 6 Controls for 13, 14 Quizzes etc
Discussion
AIS' and within Week
areas.
Organizations 6 Lessons
PROJECTS
DUE
Week 7
CLASS See
ENDS Questions
IT Auditing Assignments,
FRIDAY. all posted in
submissions FINAL EXAM Chapter 15 Discussion
Quizzes etc
must be within Week
areas.
done so by 7 Lessons
Friday at
midnight.
Methods of Assessment
Your final grade will be determined based on:
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Description Max. Points
Distributes participation
across 3-4 days
Frequency 20
throughout the week
creating a dialogue.
Posts well-developed,
Initial
timely discussions that
Discussion 20
fully address and develop
Posting
all aspects of the task.
Demonstrates timely
analysis of others’ posts;
Follow-up
extends meaningful 20
Postings
discussion by building on
previous posts.
Posts factually correct,
Content reflective and substantive
20
Contributions contributions; advances
discussion.
Uses references to
Reference & literature, readings, or
20
Support personal experience to
support comments.
Total Points:
100
Assignment submission
Attendance
Brief Rationale
AIS Project
REQUIREMENTS
The project can be either literature research or field
research. Some possible topics are listed below. Choose
a topic on the list below or develop a unique topic.
(Option 1)
Possible Project Options
Design issues of AIS
Review/ Lessons learned from a competitors AIS/ERP
implementation
Review/Recommendation of a specific AIS package or
Login vendor
Behavioral aspects of AIS implementation
Comparison of 2 or more AIS packages
Dashboard
Expert systems and decision support systems in
accounting
Courses Electronic financial reporting for public companies
Data quality issues in AIS
Business intelligence
Calendar Accountants’ competence in information technology
Information technology auditing
Risks and controls of AIS
Inbox Why and how technology is critical for an accountant to
understand
Different types of careers within accounting that may
Help focus on IT and security
Online
Tutoring
(Option 2)
Field Research and interview
Career
Resources For this option, you may select a person working in the
accounting field (preferably public) that is an IT auditor
or CPA involved in IT audits. This person may also be a
financial statement auditor, however, they need to have
some experience with IT auditing. Conduct an interview
with the selected person and inquire on the use of
technology in accounting. Determine why they assess
client's IT systems, how they do it, and what value it
serves the clients and the other auditors' within the firm.
Determine what tools they use to analyze client's IT
systems, the services they offer, the areas they audit,
how they conduct their audits, type of clients, if they
complete SOC exams, and their thoughts on how why IT
Systems are important to accountants.
SUBMISSION
1. A project outline should be submitted no later
than Monday of Week 3. The outline should be as
specific as possible regarding researching and
presenting a recommended plan of action to a
management team that is faced with an AIS related
business problem. Try to “make up” a scenario that is as
realistic and relevant as possible. You are advising
corporate management. Project topics will be approved
on a first-come, first-served basis. Describe what aspect
of your paper will be depicted via a flow chart.
2. Written report due date: 11:59 pm on Tuesday of
Week 6.
3. Written report should be submitted electronically
4. Format of the report:
a. 12-pt font, 1-inch margins, single space, 6-pt space
after paragraphs
b. Minimum 3 pages (of content), maximum 5 pages, not
including cover pages and bibliographies
c. In Microsoft Word, Rich Format Text, or PDF format
(everything in ONE file)
d. References in APA or other standard formats. YOUR
TEXTBOOK IS NOT A SOURCE FOR A PAPER. A
PAPER THAT IS NOT CITED CORRECTLY WILL
RECEIVE A "0."
Grading Policy
CPS grading and late policies
Course Summary:
Date Details
Thu Apr 27, 2017 " Extra Credit (max 10 points) due by 11:59pm
Week 7 Discussion - A
" shifting career due by 11:59pm
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Group Weight
Assignments 25%
Discussions 20%
Project 25%
Exams 30%
Total 102%