ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

COURSE SYLLABUS

Days/Times: Online
Class Duration: 8 Week Course
June 6 – July 31 / Section No: 190
Call No: 33125
Instructor: Lindsey Barbour
Office: MC 421 / Office Hours: Posted on Blackboard
E-Mail: / Phone: 918-595-7062
Division Name: Business & IT / Division Office: MCAC 416
Division Associate Dean: Mr. Mitchell Ober / Division Phone Number: 918-595-7039

Course PrerequisiteNext course in sequence

ACCT 2223 with a grade of “C” or better, CSCI 1203Determined by degree option

Textbook and required materials

Textbook(s): The following texts may be purchased in the campus bookstore, or you can purchase the e-book via the website

Textbook for Lecture
Textbook Title: / Accounting Information Systems, 13th edition
By: / Marshall B. Romney, Paul John Steinbart
Published by: / Pearson
ISBN: / 0133428532/9780133428537

STUDENTS: You MUST have the textbook to complete the assignments for this course. The e-book through the above link would be a cheaper option.

Calculator: A basic calculator (+, -, *, /) will be helpful for calculations. A “financial” calculator is NOT required for completion of this course.

Computer access: You must have a reliable internet connection, access to Blackboard, TCC’s Outlook email, and Microsoft Office. If you do not have Microsoft Office on your computer, you may download it free from Blackboard. You will have assignments you must complete in Microsoft Access. A failed internet connection is NOT an acceptible excuse for a late or missed assignment. There are computers available on all TCC campuses, however access the campus operating hours may be limiting. You may need to establish a “backup plan” in the event of internet access issues.

CATALOG DEscription
Study of alternative accounting systems used for the collection, organization, and presentation of information. Practice in (1)designing accounting systems to assist management in decision-making process, and (2) designing financial reports for internaland external purposes. Practice in using accounting software. Prerequisites: ACCT 2223 with a grade of “C” or better, CSCI 1203.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

  1. Define and explain the underlying concepts fundamental to understanding Accounting Information Systems.
  2. Evaluate how an AIS contributes to organization decision making and describe the roll of an AIS in an organization’s value chain.
  3. Describe and define computer terminology terms, including transaction processing, relational database and Enterprise Resource Management systems terminology.
  4. Read, critique and create systems documentation using the tools of data flow diagrams, business process diagrams and flow charts.
  5. Describe what a relational database is and how it organizes data.
  6. Use a relational database to create tables, organize data and query the database to obtain useful information.
  7. Discuss the three major types of computer fraud: computer attacks and abuse, social engineering, and malware. Explain how fraud is perpetrated, who perpetrates it, and why it occurs.
  8. Use the COSO framework to apply the basic concepts of internal control to business scenarios.
  9. Describe the basic business activities and related information processing operations performed in the following cycles: the revenue cycle, the expenditure cycle, the production cycle and the human resource management and payroll cycle.

Teaching methods

The course is totally online. Strategies include: Reading resources, videos over course content; individual homework assignments; discussion board assignments; use of the Internet; and e-mails among students and between individual students and the professor. Students are responsible for completing all assigned work.

Attendance – TIME commitment – Student Expectations:

Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.

Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving benefits from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific agency.

You will be expected to log on to the course site regularly. You are also expected to participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by completion of course assignments.

NOTE: This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout the semester by email, and Blackboard is available at all times.

What You Should Understand About Internet Classes:

  1. Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the coursework
  2. Plan to spend 3 to 5 clock hours per week for every credit hour (an 8 week course = twice the time per week)
  3. Schedule class time just as if you were attending class on-campus
  4. Turn in your work ON TIME
  5. On-line is NOT easier!
  6. Participate actively in the class
  7. Use e-mail and the discussion boards to communicate often with your instructor and other classmates
  8. Log onto the class regularly (every day is best)
  9. Do NOT fall behind in your assignments
  10. ASK for help when you need help, DO NOT struggle in silence

COMMUNICATIONS:

All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: ). All email communications to you will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.For any questions you may have, please contact me by telephone or by email. I respond to emails as quickly as possible, and definitelywithin one business day.

NETIQUETTE

Written communications between students or between student and instructor must follow appropriate tone and netiquette. The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette." Rules of netiquette have grown organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they access or transmit information online. As a TCC student, you should be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines.

A Few Rules of Thumb

  • Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it.
  • Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as "flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.
  • Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING.
  • Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.
  • Keep messages short and to the point.
  • Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you have taken the time to craft your response and that you respect the recipient of your message.
  • Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges.
  • Be respectful and treat everyone, as you would want to be treated yourself.
  • Use spell check.

Grades

There are 1000 possible points in this course. Grades will be earned as follows:

A = 90% - 100% or900 – 1000A

B = 80% - 89% 800 – 899B

C = 70% - 79% 700 – 799C

D = 60% - 69% 600 – 699D

F = 0% - 59% 599 or belowF

Homework Assignments 520Points

Exams(2) 200Points

Database Project 100Points

Dataflow diagram project 100Points

Discussion Board assignments 70Points

Syllabus Quiz 10Points

Total Points Possible1000Points

If you do not intend to complete the course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw by the date listed on the TCC Academic Calendar. Failure to take exams is not withdrawal and will result in a grade of “F”, “AW”, “WN”.

Exams

Two 100-point exams will be given during the semester. (200 Exams Total Points)

Exams/Quizzes may include multiple choice questions, T/F Questions and written essay questions similar to the homework. They are taken from the text, demonstrations,and homework assignments. Each exam covers 6-7 chapters.

Assignments

Several homework assignments or other activities are assigned during the semester. Late homework will result in a 25% reduction in points per day. All homework problems are to be prepared and submitted via Blackboard.

DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

You will need to post an introduction to the discussion board the first week of class. You will also need to post a comment on at least one other student’s post. There will be multiple other discussion board assignments throughout the semester. Guidelines for the discussion boards will be posted to Blackboard.

PROJECTS

Guidelines for the dataflow diagram and Access projects will be emailed out and posted to Blackboard later in the semester.

BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE MEETING

During the first few weeks of class, there will be several options for attendance of a Blackboard Collaborate session for extra credit. I will email out the dates and times so you can pick the option that works best for your schedule. Blackboard Collaborate is a great tool for communication between an online instructor and an online student. It will give me the opportunity to introduce myself and the course, and it will get the students familiar with Collaborate so it can be used throughout the semester. There is some software that needs to be downloaded in order to run the program, so allow for at least 30 minutes of set up time the first time you use it.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

  • require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
  • Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
  • Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;
  • Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website:

BLACKBOARD WEB SITE:

To accessBlackboard, go to and click on MyTCC on the menu box at the top of the page. To log into MyTCC for the first time, you put in your TCC ID number with a T at the beginning, and then your password defaults to your birthday in 6 digit format.From the MyTCC homepage, you can access your email and blackboard, as well as register for courses and manage your account. Click on the Blackboard link, and then click on this course. Students should log on several times weekly to read any Announcements that may have been posted.

ISSUANCE OF SCORES ON WRITTEN WORK AND COURSE GRADE:

Scores on the homework, Discussion Boards, Projects and Quizzeswill be manually graded and posted to the Blackboard Gradebook within one week after the due date. Your final grade is determined by the total points you accumulate in Blackboard divided by the 1000 points outstanding in the course.

EXTRA CREDIT:

During the first week of class, there will be an opportunity for you to attend a Blackboard Collaborate session online to meet me as your instructor and to become oriented with the course structure. Attending one of those sessions will be worth 20 points of extra credit. Other extra credit opportunities may be posted throughout the semester.

The maximum extra credit one student can receive in one course is 50 points.

LATE OR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:

25% deduction per day on all assignments submitted late!

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO COMPLETE THE COURSE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM THE COURSE. Failure to take the quizzes and submitting the projects is not a withdrawal and could result in a grade of "F". The decision to drop a course rests with the student. I do assign "AW" and “NW” grades throughout the semester.

THE LAST DATE TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF “W” is July 15th.

DISABILITY RESOURCES:It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

SYLLABUS CHANGES:

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and online tutorials related to course concepts.

DATES & TIMES

Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6). All due dates and times a local to Tulsa. The state of Oklahoma observes Daylight Savings Time which usually begins the second Sunday of March and ends the first Sunday of November.

Tobacco Free College

Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

Accounting Information Systems

Assignments/Exams/Projects Due Dates

Summer 2016 Tentative Timeline

Week: /

Reading:

/ Assignments (due by Sunday at midnight the week assigned):
Week 1-
June 6 / Chapter 1
Chapter 2 / Introduction Discussion Board
Syllabus Quiz
Chapter 1 Homework Assignment
Chapter 2 Homework Assignment
Week 2 –
June 13 / Chapter 3
Chapter 4 / Chapter 3 Homework Assignment
Discussion Board Assignment
Data Flow Diagram (due June 27th)
Chapter 4 Homework Assignment
Week 3 –
June 20 / Chapter 4
Chapter 5 / Access project Part 1 (due July 11th)
Chapter 5 Homework Assignment
Discussion Board Assignment
Week 4 –
June 27 / Chapter 6
Chapter 7 / Chapter 6 Homework Assignment
Chapter 7 Homework Assignment
Week 5 –
July 4 / Chapters 1-7 / Discussion Board Assignment
Exam 1: Chapters 1-7
July 4 / College Closed for Fourth of July
Week 6 –
July 11 / Chapter 12
Chapter 13 / Chapter 12 Homework Assignment
Chapter 13 Homework Assignment
Access Project Part 2 (due July 25)
Week 7 –
July 18 / Chapter 14
Chapter 15 / Chapter 14 Homework Assignment
Chapter 15 Homework Assignment
Discussion Board Assignment
Week 8 –
July 25 / Chapters 12-15 / Exam 2: Chapters 12-15

Accounting Information Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What resources are available to me on this Blackboard site?

Important information will be posted under Announcements, which are often also sent out as emails.

Through Faculty Profile, you can access my office hours and contact information.

Under Getting Started, you’ll find the syllabus, timeline and course schedule.

Through Assignments, you can access all the homework/assignments for this class.

Through Discussions, you can access discussion board assignments.

Through Send Email, you can e-mail me or your classmates.

Student Grades is where you can track your progress in this course.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a student organization, and information about Metro’s chapter can be found there.

Through Collaborate sessions, you can set up an online meeting with me where I can help with your questions and you can share your computer screen with me as needed.

Through Student Services, you can access the available Tulsa Community College resources.

2. How do I get help with the subject matter?

If you only have a few, well-defined questions:

a)Reread the book.

b)Review the Power Points.

If you are totally lost:

a. Call, E-mail or set up a Collaborate online meeting with Mrs. Barbour

b. Visit the library and check out some of the basic accounting books there (Accounting for Dummies, etc.).

c. Look on YouTube for good accounting/access videos.

3. How do I get help with the technical computer aspects of the course?

If it is a Blackboard issue:

a. Check the BB site to make sure your answer isn’t there already.

b. Contact me via E-mail or phone.

e. If none of this solves the problem, we will contact Distance Learning.

4. What computer program(s) do I need for this class?

You will need the programs available in Blackboard, a TCC e-mail account, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access).

5. What do I do if I need to submit homework and BB is down?

E-mail me immediately to let me know the problem. If I get confirmation from Distance Learning that there is a problem with BB, we’ll work something out.

6. What do I need to know about submitting homework?

All homework will be submitted via Blackboard. You have to upload your document for the homework assignments and then submit them for grading. Let me know if you need help uploading assignments.

8. Why are the “Class Average” scores in the grade book so low?

If any of your fellow students did not take an exam or turn in a piece of homework, he/she received a zero for that item. These are included in the average computed by the BB computer program.

9. Anything else?

Just remember there is no such thing as a “dumb question”. It is important that you ask whenever you’re confused. There’s a lot I still don’t know about technology, so I may have to refer you to the Distance Learning Office for technical advice.

I’ll be adding to this list as the semester goes along and we find the inevitable glitches in the book and the Blackboard. Good luck and welcome!