Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

Table of Contents My Background – Page 3 What is AIS – Page 4 Systems Framework – Page 5 Challenges – Page 6 Stories – Page 7 Class Project – Page 8 Course Objectives – Pages 9-11

My Background BS Accounting Kroger – Store Management MS Information Systems Price Waterhouse – Systems Integration Arthur Andersen – Systems Integration U.S. and International High-Tech Start-up CU Boulder

What is AIS Two or more interrelated components designed to achieve the organization’s goals (e.g. Order-to-Cash, Performance Management, Knowledge Management, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain, HR…) Collects, records, stores and processes data to produce information for decision makers. Enterprise system is a better way to describe this.

Systems Framework Strategy Value Chain Planning Policies IT Process Process Modeling Internal Controls Procedures Strategy Value Chain Planning Policies IT “Security is a management issue not a technology issue” Romney, AIS 10th edition, 2006, p.239

Challenges Not one correct answer Ambiguity Student expectations that AIS is only about technology Topic is very big to cover in one course (BYU, ASU programs have a number of classes) Small size of lab in Fleming

Stories Bill Weeks CIO Key Equipment Finance PowerInside Security

Class Project Define measurable objectives Manage scope Manage multiple stakeholders with different interests Deliver something of value Focus on business decision-making, not accounting transactions Extensive data collection and analysis Design business reports Present to executives

Course Learning Objectives Explain the definition of an accounting information system and describe the basic functions it performs. Explain why system changes often create resistance and the need for comprehensive change management programs. Recommend technology, process and organization structures for our class project. Describe the role accountants play in today’s information intensive organizations. Describe how an accounting information system can provide management with information for better decision-making.

Course Learning Objectives (cont.) Understand common business transaction cycles. Create and use process maps to understand, evaluate and design enterprise systems. Create and defend your process map design for in-class cases, while comparing it to other designs and identifying its strengths and recommendations for improvement. Describe what a relational database is and how to use one to collect and analyze information. Create a relational database which helps address specific business requirements.

Course Learning Objectives (cont.) Create queries using Microsoft Access to answer business questions. Design business reports which address the business’ information needs. Explain basic control concepts and why system controls and security are important. Explain how to assess and respond to enterprise risk, Design internal controls which address business opportunities and risks. Explain how Sarbanes-Oxley impacts organizations’ accounting information systems. Understand the implications of new IT developments, such as XBRL, for internal and external reporting.