UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Accounting 321

Spring, 1995

Christine L. McKeag

Phone: 479-2851

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Accounting Information Systems, Cushing & Romney, Sixth Edition

Peachtree-Complete Accounting, Hermanson et al, version 6.0

SUPPLEMENTAL Material:

3 1/2 High Density Floppy Disks Flowchart Symbol Template

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are:

• to introduce and familiarize students with concepts of information systems and the accompanying processes common in today's business environment
• to provide a reasonable level of self-confidence in use of current technology
• to introduce some tools that should be found useful and will allow the student to adapt to using similar tools

Orientation is to the professional accountant who will rely on and make use of computerized accounting systems and computer tools in performing the required tasks of the profession.

FORMAT:

The student is expected to have completed all of the readings, computer work and written work prior to the class meeting for which the topic is assigned. Class attendance is the responsibility of the student. NO makeup exams or late homework is accepted. Spreadsheet and word-processing applications should have been acquired when enrolled in QBA 126 or an equivalent course.

GRADING:

The examinations cover the theoretical material from the text. Format will be announced prior to the exam date,

Grade Points will be assigned as follows:

Exams (2) 30%- (120 points)

Lab Assignments 30%- (120 points)

Comprehensive Computer Problem 20% (80 points)

Case Presentation (oral and written) 20% (80 points)

Final grades will be assigned on the scale, 90k: A-, 80%: B-, 70%: C-, 60%: D, but may be raised if the instructor determines it appropriate. Pluses and minuses will be determined at the discretion of the instructor based on the final distribution of the class point totals.

SCHEDULE

(Subject to modification)

DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT

1/9 Introduction

1/11 Chapter 1

1/13 Chapter 2

1/16 Chapter 2

1/18 Chapter 3

1/20 LAB - PT Intro PT Chapter 1

1/23 Chapter 3

1/25 Chapter 4 (speaker)

1/27 LAB - PT Chapter 3 PT Chapter 2

1130 Chapter 5

2/1 Chapter 6 (speaker) PT Problem 3 due

2/3 LAB - PT Chapter 5 PT Chapter 4

2/6 Chapter 7

2/8 Chapter 8 PT Problem 5 due

2/10 LAB - PT chapter 7 PT Chapter 6

2/13 Group I Case

2/15 Chapter 9 PT Problem 7 due

2/17 LAB - PT Chapter 9 PT Chapter 8

2/20 Chapter 9 (speaker)

2/22 Chapter 10 PT Problem 9 due

2/24 LAB - PT Chapter 11 PT Chapter 10

2/27 Midterm (Chap. 1-9)

3/1 Chapter 10 (speaker)

3/3 Chapter 11

3/13 Chapter 11 (speaker)

3/15 Chapter 12 PT Problem 11 due

3/17 LAB - PT Chapter 13 PT Chapter 12

3/20 Group 2 Case

3/22 Chapter 12

3/24 LAB - PT Chapter 14

3/27 Group 3 Case

3/29 Chapter 13

3/31 Chapter 13

4/3 Group 4 Case

4/5 Chapter 14

4/7 Chapter 14

4/10 Group 5 Case

4/12 Chapter 15

4/19 Chapter 15 PT Comprehensive Prob. Due

4/21 Group 6 Case

4/24 Wrap-Up

Final: Thursday, April 27, 1995, 12:30 pm.