1. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
SYSTEM ANALYSIS

2. Phases of AIS Acquisition
Cycle
 AIS Analysis
 AIS Selection
 AIS Implementation
 AIS Operation

3. AIS Analysis Phase
 AIS Survey
 Need Analysis

4. AIS Survey
 Initiated by strategic IT Plan
 User request
 External requirement

5. Qualities of a good AIS
Survey
 Good timing
 Inexpensive
 Efficient
 Effective
Well planned

6. Tools and Methods in AIS
Survey
 Interview
 Survey of all affected parties
 Documentation review
 Observation
 Database/File review
 Feasibility Study
 Project Plan

7. Perform Feasibility Study
 Technical Feasibility
 Operational Feasibility
 Economic Feasibility

8. Feasibility Study should
include
 Project size
 Degree of definition
 Risk
 Experience with technology
 Organizational readiness

9. Project Plan
 Scope
 Recommended team structure, member and
leaders
 Required tasks
 Required personnel skills
 Sources of required information
 Estimated analysis costs
 Timetable
 Estimated cost

10. Purpose of Project Plan
 Schedule proper timing
 Prepare budget and funding
 Provide guidelines for decision making
 Provide determinants of success
Management Control Point (Signoffs)

11. Microsoft Project

12. Next Meeting:
 Seatwork on MS Project
 Quiz