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COURSE MATERIALS:
Accounting
Information Systems, Eighth edition, Gelinas, Dull. ISBN:
0-324-66380-3.
Reading materials: COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course focuses on two major components of accounting information systems: conceptual models and physical implementation. Accounting systems are studied from an accounting cycles perspective, emphasizing the nature and relevance of accounting internal controls and the relationship of accounting systems to the functional areas of accounting. Using contemporary information technology, students analyze, design, and implement accounting systems along with relevant internal control structures. COURSE STRUCTURE: Because this course has several important objectives, its structure may be very different from others you have taken. This brief summary is intended to outline how the classes will be organized, your responsibilities within the course, and the methods that will be incorporated into the course. I expect you to be prepared for class. This is important because one of the goals of this class is for you to integrate information about technology, information systems, corporate strategy, and accounting. To accomplish this, many of the class sessions will be devoted to critical discussions, rather than merely repeating the materials in the text. Often we may use class time to solve problems, or work on computerized assignments. For this to be successful, you should draft answers to the problems prior to class. This will enable the class to use the various individual solutions as a basis for its final solution. Regardless of the method used to present material, you are encouraged to actively participate in the class. If you have questions, ask them. If the discussion is related to your job experience or you can add to the discussion, please contribute. The class will be much more rewarding and interesting if you take an active role in it! CLASSROOM LAPTOPS We will only be using the laptop computers provided in the classroom on select days during the semester. This is not a course on PC usage, per se, and therefore we will spend most of our class time discussing the concepts contained on the course schedule, not learning to use a PC or a particular software product. I will place a note on the board about the policy for each class day. On days that we will not be using the laptops I ask that you not turn them on. CELL PHONES and PDA's Please turn off all electronic communication devices during class. Text messaging, phone calls, etc., during class will be considered inappropriate professional behavior and will reduce your class participation grade. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY POLICIES Reasonable accommodations policy The University of Kentucky is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with the professor as early in the semester as possible. Religious observances It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required class work that may fall on religious holidays. Classrooms The College has asked that no food or drinks be brought into the classroom. Code of Conduct As a Student and potential future accountant, you are bound to a code of ethics. Certified Public Accountants have a formal ethics code that every member must follow. Similarly, to be a respected member of this classroom community, you must behave in an ethical fashion. You are expected to submit only your own work for credit. The University of Kentucky's Student Code of Responsibility and Conduct as contained in the student handbook will be adhered to in this course. Of particular relevance are the pages that speak to academic conduct. Specifically, each individual and team assignment MUST be the result of ONLY your (or your team's) own work. You may not use papers from other students--either currently enrolled in the course or from previous semesters-- for writing, documentation, or computer assignments. Copying materials from the internet or books and submitting as your own work will be considered plagiarism and a violation of University Policies. For writing assignments, where appropriate you must cite the source following MLA guidelines. Failure to properly cite others work is plagiarism, a serious form of academic dishonesty. During quizzes and exams, don't let your eyes wander and cell phones, class notes, books, etc. should be turned off and placed in your purse/backpack/pocket. University policies regarding academic honesty will be strictly enforced. The application of this policy for this course is explained in this letter. Per university policy, students shall not plagiarize, cheat, or falsify or misuse academic records. Students are expected to adhere to University policy on cheating and plagiarism in all courses. The minimum penalty for a first offense is a zero on the assignment on which the offense occurred. If the offense is considered severe or the student has other academic offenses on their record, more serious penalties, up to suspension from the university may be imposed. Plagiarism and cheating are serious breaches of academic conduct. Each student is advised to become familiar with the various forms of academic dishonesty as explained in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Complete information can be found at the following website: http://www.uky.edu/Ombud. A plea of ignorance is not acceptable as a defense against the charge of academic dishonesty. It is important that you review this information as all ideas borrowed from others need to be properly credited. Given the nature of this course, many of your homework and class project assignments will require the use of a personal computer. Please take care that you perform your OWN work on each assignment. Duplication of another's work will be treated as a violation of University Policies. The WITHDRAWAL POLICY for the School of Accounting is the same as the university-wide withdrawal policy. Refer to this withdrawal policy for details. To assure compliance with federal law, I can not inform you of your grade by phone. The applies to all University personnel. GRADING
Grades will be determined based on the ranking of students in the class. The normal calculation will be as follows: A = 90%, B = 80%, C = 70%, D = 60%. You will be provided a Midterm evaluation (by the midterm date) of your course performance based on criteria on the completed portion of the assignments and exams noted above. Exams: Taking the exams is a course requirement. If you cannot take an exam, it is your responsibility to notify me prior to the exam. Only University approved absences are acceptable for missed exams. If an exam is not taken for these acceptable reasons, your grade for the examination portion of the course will be based on the remaining examinations during the semester. Unless you notify me prior to the exam, a grade of 0 will be assigned. Exam questions will be composed of some or all of the following question types: multiple choice, short answers, and/or essay. Each exam will cover designated chapters from the textbook and in class notes. Questions will be drawn from topics discussed in class, assignments, textbook reading, and other course materials. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at various times during the semester to solidify the take-away from a given chapter or topic. Taking quizzes is a course requirement and a zero will be assigned for any quiz that is not completed. Team Project: For team presentations, all members of the group must be present should participate in the presentation. For larger teams (5 members), this will require some careful planning. Each team member will do peer evaluations of their fellow team members. Two forms will be used for the evaluation. The first evaluation form provides detailed information about each team members contribution to the team. The second evaluation provides an overall score for each team member. This evaluation is confidential and will be used to adjust Team project grades. If a team member's average contribution is lower than the Team grade, they will be assigned the lower grade. It is possible to receive a ZERO on this project if you do not participate and contribute to your team. You must submit both evaluations when required to receive credit for the team project. All assignments should be prepared in a professional manner. Grammar, spelling, style, neatness, etc. will affect your project, and homework grades. Homework / Excel Projects: Any homework that will be collected for grading will be announced in class beforehand. You might wish to make a copy of these homework assignments to retain for class discussion purposes. Late assignments will not be accepted. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date unless otherwise indicated. You must e-mail all applicable files before class begins. If you are absent on the day an assignment is collected, you will not be allowed to turn that assignment late unless your absence was approved by the University. If you know you are going to be absent due to an interview, etc., you can turn in the homework/project on or before the due date. All homework submitted electronically should have the
following subject line: Lastname_Firstname_Homework, or
Payne_Jeff_Excel_Project_1. NOTE: You must close your EXCEL files before attaching them to your e-mail. Otherwise I will not be able to open the files upon receipt. Grades: You will be required to keep track of the grades you receive in the course. I will post grades on Blackboard if it happens to be working this semester. |