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A337/A523 Accounting Information Systems. What we will do today. Go over the syllabus Digress into a discussion of IUPUI and You Have a brief introduction into accounting information systems. What are we going to do this term?. Learn how to diagram a system (flowcharts, DFDs, and ERDs)
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What we will do today • Go over the syllabus • Digress into a discussion of IUPUI and You • Have a brief introduction into accounting information systems
What are we going to do this term? • Learn how to diagram a system (flowcharts, DFDs, and ERDs) • Learn about control issues important to accountants • Learn about how accounting “works” through semester long project • Learn about database structures (with attention to accounting issues) and some hands-on work
Syllabus & Materials • Class notes • Will be available on Oncourse • NEED TO BRING SOME WITH YOU TO CLASS • Systems Understanding • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Schedule - the way things work • Regular updates/modifications to they syllabus will be on ONCOURSE • Links to Notes/Slides with dates • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE
Assignments • Please READ the assignment details in Oncourse Assignments for each assignment THEN ask questions. • I will THEN answer any questions you have about the details in Oncourse Assignments
Assignments * Additional project for A523 students
Exams • Exam 1 • Documenting business processes • Internal control and computer crime • Exam 2 • Database management concepts • Special topics: SDLC, BI, ERP, XBRL
Systems Understanding Aid • Available at the bookstore; DO NOT buy a used one. • Due date and further information • Okay to work in pairs but you are responsible for own work/submissions (all other assignment are individual)
Quizzes and Participation Some "pop" quizzes. Some announced Some in small teams and/or to provide answers to "thought questions“ Professional Development
Lab/Projects • Microsoft Access • Microsoft Excel • Graduate Project
Attendance/Participation • Attendance in class is highly recommended! • You are responsible for information discussed in class • Attendance for VIDEO presentations. (You must be there!)