1. ACC 542 Full Course (All Assignments)
Accounting Information Systems
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1. Individual Assignment: Computer Information System Brief
Kudler Fine Foods is a client of the accounting firm for which you work. Kudler’s management is
interested in effectively integrating technology into its business operations. They have asked you to
prepare a brief detailing how computer systems could be more effectively integrated to meet their
business needs and improve their accounting operations.
Resource:Kudler Fine Foods is a part of the virtual organizations which may be found by using the link
on your rEsource page titled “Virtual Business Portal.”
· Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word brief:
o IdentifyKudler’s key business and accounting information needs.
o AnalyzeKudler’s current system including hardware and software by performing an analysis of
strengths and weaknesses regarding Kudler’s current computer system and technology use.
o Explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions for
improving Kudler’s ability to maximize these opportunities through technology.
o Evaluate the threats which Kudler may encounter given their current systems and your suggestions,
in terms of using technology.
o Use APA formatting where appropriate for references, citations, and title page
1. Learning Team Assignment: Automated Process of Accounting Information Systems
Similar to any business, Kudler Fine Foods uses payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and
inventory processes. All four of these processes could be improved by the use of accounting
information systems. Your accounting firm has assigned you to the team that will recommend systems
to improve automation of these processes.
· Decideas a team whether Kudler should purchase industry specific software or develop customized
software.

2. · Prioritize the automation, enhancement, and maintenance to the four main systems.
· Prepare the documentation needed to explain the rationale for your decisions as well as
recommended automation, enhancement, and maintenance schedules.
· Develop flowcharts to show the flow of data into and from each of the four accounting systems
analyzed.
· Writea 500- to 750-word brief that:
o Explains the rationale and analysis behind the recommended course of action.
o Explains the characteristics of the system that support the recommended course of action.
o Describeshow the analyzed accounting information systems incorporating the recommended
changes add value to the accounting operations of Kudler Fine Foods.
o FollowsAPA formatting.
1. Individual Assignment: Data Table Analysis
Before data can be automated it must be evaluated for completeness. Examine the data tables that
Kudler Fine Foods maintains for inventory. The table description is located under the Intranet tab -
Information Technology tab in the Kudler Virtual Organization. The inventory table is located under
Intranet tab – Finance and Accounting – Inventory Reports.
· Resource: Microsoft® Excel Pivot Table Tutorial http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?
· A sample pivot table is available for review on the rEsource page for this course.
· Prepare a 500- to 750-word brief for Kudler Fine Foods management:
o Evaluate the design elements of the data tables from an accounting perspective.
o Createan entity relationship diagram illustrating the existing data tables.
o Recommend improvements to the data tables.
o Create a pivot table in Microsoft® Excel using the general ledger inventory data located on the
Kudler Fine Foods Intranet. This pivot table will be used to provide more information to management
at Kudler Fine Foods.
o Explain how the information in the pivot table can improve decision-making for management at
Kudler Fine Foods, including an example from the data.
1. Individual Assignment: Internal Control and Risk Evaluation
Management at Kudler Fine Foods has reviewed the flowcharts prepared in Week Two and is
requesting information on controls that will be required.

3. · Prepare a 750- to 1,100-word brief:
o Analyze the risks in the systems which your team analyzed.
o Identify all risks and internal control points by incorporating the controls and risks into the
flowcharts.
o Design internal controls to mitigate risks to the systems
o Evaluate the application of internal controls to the systems
o Discuss other controls outside the system that Kudler Fine Foods may need.
1. Learning Team Assignment: Audit Proposal
Management at Kudler Fine Foods now wants to see the proposed audit schedules for the systems
analyzed by the team in Week Two.
· Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word brief that:
o Distinguishes between the types of audits that could be used for each process.
o Recommends the audit most appropriate for each process.
o Explains how the audits will be conducted.
o Identifies events that could prevent reliance on auditing through the computer.