AIM 4342-521 Accounting Systems Analysis & Design

Summer 2006

Course Information
Course Number/Section: AIM 4342-521
Course Title: Accounting System Analysis and Design
Term: Summer 2006
Class Time & Location: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, SOM 2.801

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Fan Luo
Office Location: SOM 4.425
Office Phone: 972-883-4452
Email Address fxl021000@utdallas.edu
Office Hours Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Course Pre-requisites
AIM 2301 Introductory Financial Accounting
AIM 2302 Introductory Management Accounting

Course Description
The course will cover accounting information systems with a strong business process
orientation and emphasis on accounting systems analysis and design. Accounting is a
dynamic field and we will evaluate how the accountant’s role is evolving. We will
explore the many ways in which accountants can add value to their organizations.
Ultimately, this class will make you think and apply concepts you have learned in your
academic career so far as well as any work experiences you may have. The main
objectives are:
• Gain knowledge of tools for understanding, explaining, and designing accounting
information systems with a focus on adding value.
• Acquire a conceptual understanding of the roles of accounting information and
information technology in today's business environment.
• Gain a basic knowledge regarding business processes and related internal control
within those processes.
• Develop an in-depth awareness of the impact of accounting information systems on
managerial decision-making, as well as organizational competitiveness.
• Assist you in your continuous improvement of career-relevant skills such as teaming,
leadership, strategic & critical thinking, computer skills, interpersonal, writing,
communication skills, and creativity.

Required Textbooks and Materials

TEXT: Bodnar, George H. and Hopwood, William S.: Accounting Information Systems,
(9th edition), Pearson / Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2004, ISBN 0-13-008205-
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Proficiency in webCT – recommend checking DAILY during the week (grades, e-mail,
discussion items, announcements, course notes, and some individual assignments will be
out there)
Also need:
♦ E-mail address and internet access.
♦ Scantrons for tests (Form No. 882-E).

Other materials - will be posted on webCT, handed out in class, and/or announced as
needed as we progress.

Grading Policy
Attendance: 10%
Assignments: 15% each
Midterm: 30%
Final: 30%

Total: 100%

Class Format
Exams:
These are closed book and notes. You may expect exams to cover any material from
class discussions, presentations, the text, homework assignments, and any notes on
WebCT or handed out. Exams may consist of multiple-choice, essay, short answer or
problems. You may be required to present a UTD student identification card or driver’s
license at any examination.
If needed, I will have a short review of what will be covered on the exams in a class
before the exam. If you are not in class, I will not review this information with you
individually.

Make-up Exams:
If you have a valid reason to miss an exam (validity to be determined by the instructor),
you must get in touch with me within a reasonably sufficient time BEFORE the exam (in
person, through e-mail or via phone). I get to determine whether you provided
reasonable time to me. For personal illness, I prefer a signed, physician’s excuse. With a
valid, pre-approved excuse, you may take a make-up exam. If you do not talk with me
and have an approval BEFORE I give the exam you have missed, you will not get a
make-up exam and will receive a zero (0) for that exam.

Individual Assignments
Individual assignments take 30% total in the final grade. You will be given 2 individual
assignments throughout the semester worth 15% each in the final grade. Please submit
outside assignments before class on the due date. No late work will be accepted. You
will receive 0 points if an assignment is not turned at the start of the class period that it is
due or before the class.

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Topics and Schedule
The topics to be covered and schedule for class meetings is subject to change at the
instructor’s discretion. Changes will be announced in class and/or will be posted on webCT.
It is a good idea to check webCT frequently (recommend at least 3 times per week).

Week Topic To Do’s

Week 1: 5/16 Intros and Overview of Class
Chapter 1: Overview of Accounting Information
Systems

Week 2: 5/23 Accounting Systems Development Lifecycle

(SDLC)
Chapter 10: Systems Planning and Analysis
Chapter 11: Systems Implementation, Operation
and Control

Week 3: 5/30 Chapter 2: System Techniques and Documentation Assignment 1

Week 4: 6/6 Chapter 4: Transaction Processing and the Internal Assignment 1 Due
Control Process

Week 5: 6/13 Chapter 5: Information Systems Security

Week 6: 6/20 Midterm

Week 7: 6/27 Chapter 6: Electronic Data Processing Systems
Chapter 7: Customer Order and Account
Management Business Processes

Week 8: 7/4 Independence Day

Week 9: 7/11 Chapter 8: Procurement and Human Resource

Business Processes

Week 10: 7/18 Chapter 9: The Production Business Process Assignment 2

Week 11: 7/25 Chapter 13: Auditing Information Technology Assignment 2 Due
Chapter 3: Electronic Commerce

Week 12: 8/1 Final Exam

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