Henning E. Jensen, MBA
LM 241A TR 8:10-9:25
Office: McLaren 223
Telephone: 666-6354
Office Hours: TR 9:30-11:00, T 5:00-6:00 and by appt.
Course Prerequisites: BA 201(210), BA 202(211)
Junior Standing
0. CATALOG DESCRIPUON
The analysis and design of accounting information systems, with an emphasis on internal controls. Includes lab work in financial accounting systems applications, pro forma financial planning spreadsheet models, and data base applications in a microcomputer environment.
I. OBJECTIVES
Overall objective of the course is to provide sufficient level of knowledge and
skill development so that the student will be able to make effective use of accounting
information technology to support business management.
II. RESOURCES
TEXT.-
Required:
Hermanson, Roger, Plunkett, Linda, and Turner, Deborah, Computerized
Accounting with Peachtree Complete V. 6.0, Irwin, 1994
Recommended:
O'Leary, T. J. and L. I. O'Leary, Student Edition of Lotus 1-2-3,
Release 2.3, Addison Wesley, 1992 or a similar book.
LECTURES.-
The course approach will be to get a hands-on experience with computerized accounting information systems. The course will concentrate on practical work, however, other issues will be covered as well.
Main focus of the course will be on the practical use of computers. The topical outline might be adjusted according to the students' level of computer literacy.
I have tried to reserve the UNISYS lab for this class. When it comes to leaming computers and applications, there is no substitute for sitting working with the computer. It is virtually impossible to gain computer knowledge through the reading of computer manuals. Hopefully, I will be able to arrange having this class in a computer lab ASAP.
III. ASSIGNMENTS & TOPICS
TESTS:
There will be one test; the final exam. The exam will include management-related issues as well as practical computer-problems relevant to accounting.
CASES.-
We will cover a total of 12 assignments in this class. The theoretical foundations for each assignment will generally be covered in the session preceding the tum-in date.
ASSIGNMENTS:
You will hand in a written report as well as a disk for each assignment. The 11 best cases in terms of points will count towards the grade (see Grading).
TOPICAL OUTLINE (Fala 1994)
Week Date Lecture Case Hand-In
1 Aug. 25 Introduction & General Informafion
Aug. 30 Introducfion to Lotus 1-2-3
2 Sep. 1 Introducfion to Lotus 1-2-3 and DBase Assignment 1
Sep. 6 Accounting and Spreadsheets
3 Sep. 8 Accounting and Spreadsheets Assignment 2
Sep. 13 Accounting and Spreadsheets
4 Sep. 15 Accounting and Spreadsheets Assignment 3
Sep.20 Accounting and Spreadsheets
5 Sep.22 Accounting and Spreadsheets Assigrunent 4
Sep. 27 Accounting and Spreadsheets
6 Sep. 29 Accounting and DBase Assignxnent 5
Oct. 4 Prenfice Hall Integrated Accountind
System
7 Oct. 6 Prentice Hall Integrated Accounting
System
Oct. 11 Prentice Hall Integrated Accounting Assignment 6
System
8 Oct. 13 Prentice Hall Integrated Accounting
(Review)
Introduction to Peachtree Complete III
Oct. 18 Peachtree Complete III
9 Oct. 20 Peachtree Complete III Assig=ent 7
Oct. 25 Peachtree ComElete III
10 Oct. 27 Peachtree Complete III Assignment 8
Nov. 1 Peachtree Complete IH
11 Nov. 3 Peachtree Com-plete III Assignment 9
Nov. 8 Peachtree Complete III
12 Nov. 10 Peachtre7Com]21ete IH Assignment 10
Nov. 15 Peachtree Complete III
13 Nov. 17 Peachtree Complete III Assignment 11
Nov. 22 Peachtree Compiete III
14 Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Recess ((No Class)
Nov. 29 Peachtree Complete III Assignment 12
15 Dec. 1 Course Review
Dec. 6 Open
16 Dec. 10 Final Exam 8:00 Good Luck!
IV. POLICIIES AND PROCEDURES
The purpose of these policies is to insure that each student will know clearly what the standards are in this course and so that each student can be sure he/she will be treated fairly and evaluated objectively. There is no reason why each student cannot accomplish the objectives of this course in an "excellent" fashion and receive the appropriate course grade. The goals and requirements are clear to me. If they are not clear to you, then ask questions. You are strongly urged to read the "Statement on Student Rights and Freedoms" (page 210 of the General Catalog 1993-1994) particularly those sections on Academic Freedoms and Standards of Conduct. The full statement is available from ASUSF or the Office of Student Development. Your attention is directed to the USF Catalog, pages 28-40: Academic Regulations, for further information on the policies which apply to d-ds course.
A. Grading
Grades will be assigned under the following point scheme:
Points Grade Points Grade
180 + A 140-149 c
175-179 A- 135-139 c-
170-174 B+ 130-134 D+
160-169 B 120-129 D
155-159- B- 115-119 D-
150-154 C+ below 115 F
Points are awarded as follows:
Tests: Final Exam 70
Hand-Ins: 11 Assignments (@ max. 11 points) 121
Participation: Class Participation 3
Extra Points: maximum5 points for extraordinarily good cases 6
Total 2a
Late Assignments - Cases turned in after the due date will be penalized by deducting 30% of the points earned for each week. Thus, if your case is 2 weeks late and was awarded 6 points, you would receive 2.4 points.
B. Attendance Requirements
Attendance is not required. However, any material covered or distributed in class
may not be available elsewhere, unless guaranteed by prior arrangement. ff you do not attend class your chances of becoming hopelessly lost are greatly increased. Keep these points in mind when you decide whether or not to attend and participate in the lectures.
C. Make-up Credit for Exams, Assignments, etc.
Make-up work will not be given except in extremely unusual circumstances. The
point penalties for late cases will be held vigorously.
D. Special Course Requirements on Cases, Class Participation, etc.
There are no requirements for cases or class participation. You are free to select
those activities you wish to do according to the grade you wish to earn (see Grading). However, full participation will maximize the benefit you will receive from this course. This is your course, a part of your education.