A337/A523Accounting 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)

• 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!)