Topic: ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM

BFA221 Accounting Information Systems
Assessment Task 2: Group written assignment
Assignment Objectives
Upon successful completion of this assignment a student will:
? Enhance knowledge of the accountant?s role within the Accounting Information System (AIS);
? Communicate risks and opportunities arising from the AIS with the aim to assist organisations to achieve their business

goals;
? Develop analysis skills;
? Develop work readiness skills.
Background
Assume that you and your team members are recent graduates and newly employed by AIS Tasmania (AIST), an Oatlands-based

consulting firm.
AIST has been engaged by an SME, Tasmania Export-Imports, to determine if it is viable for TEI to move its accounting

practice into a popular accounting package.
Up until now, Tasmania Export-Imports has used a paper-based accounting system. Expansion plans and growing sales dictate

that this is just no longer viable.
Whilst TEI is primarily involved in sales, part of its role for the import market involves assembly of product. This requires

a low-level assembly-type operation out of its warehouse in Geeveston. The manager of TEI has undertaken her research, and

understands the theory behind application controls, but is not convinced that MYOB can deliver. With the planned expansion,

effective internal controls are essential for the business.
The Task
In your team of three, undertake an analysis of MYOB to respond to the scenario above. Your team is required to address the

three requirements below AND the relevant requirements stated in the BFA221 Unit Outline:
1. As consultants employed by AIST, prepare a formal business report for TEI, addressing the concerns raised.
2. Justify your case based on your analysis of the internal procedures and physical control activities associated with the

appropriate transaction cycles for MYOB and its perceived appropriateness for the future needs of TEI. Would any perceived

shortcomings of MYOB be addressed by comparable packages, such as QuickBooks, for instance?
3. In an appendix to the report, briefly set out the contribution of each group member to the assignment.
Additional Information
Although MYOB will be available in the laboratory at your campus used for the BFA221 practicals, it is acceptable for your

team to evaluate different versions to the ones provided, although V19 is preferred. Note that the requirement to complete

this assignment in teams of three is designed to develop your work readiness skills.
You are able to download MYOB v19 Student version free of charge, as you are with QuickBooks. The free versions are available

for limited trials (30 days for MYOB). With three of you in a group, this should provide plenty of opportunity.
To complete this assignment, you will need to input data into the package/s to gather information, and to provide examples in

your report to support your claims. Reports that rely on information gathered solely from printed or electronic sources, and

not from using the package/s, will not do well as they will not allow you to demonstrate your understanding. Include specific

examples to demonstrate your understanding, and that you have investigated the packages first-hand.
You must submit the assignment in two ways:
1. One electronic copy (only) of the assignment for each team to Turnitin by the due date and time through the BFA221 MyLO

site. Do not submit the Group Assignment Cover Sheet, but include in the filename all group members family name and the group

number (i.e. Wang_Smith_Mumtaz Group 4 Assignment 1.doc)
2. Securely staple a completed printout of the Group Assignment Cover Sheet signed by all team members to a printed copy of

your assignment and submit it to the submission box appropriate for your campus by the due date and time. Emailed assignments

will NOT be accepted.
Students need to be aware of the policies on extensions for assignments, penalties and review of assignment marks. These are

clearly set out in the BFA221 Unit Outline.
Date Due
Friday 21 September 2012 at 3:00pm
Assessment
This assignment will count 25% towards the final mark for BFA221.
Marking Scheme
The assessment criteria are given below. They indicate the major areas of assessment, the proportion of the total marks

allocated for each and the standards expected within those areas. Please use the criteria to guide you in your preparation of

the assignment.
Assessment Criteria
Poor
<50%
Adequate
50?59%
Good
60?69%
Very Good
70?79%
Outstanding
80?100%
Awareness & understanding
35%
Did not appear to be aware of or understand relevant issues related to accounting cycle processes, physical controls and/or

package/s
Sufficient, but limited awareness & understanding; significant gaps or flaws
Demonstrated sufficient understanding & awareness but with some gaps
Clearly demonstrated good grasp regarding awareness & understanding
Showed significant awareness & understanding; provided highly convincing evidence of both
Analysis
35%
Weak or no attempt at analysis/
evaluation; reliance on information gathered from elsewhere instead of from a first-hand analysis of the package/s.
Barely sufficient first-hand analysis
& evaluation; significant gaps or flaws
Reasonable first-hand analysis
& evaluation, but lacked depth; some gaps
Very good first-hand analysis & evaluation
Outstanding first-hand analysis; showed real insight & depth
Report structure
20%
Not in stipulated report format
Some significant report structure defects eg executive summary does not contain the required parts
Appropriately laid out as a report, but lacked attention to detail
Very well laid out report; good attention to detail
Excellent & professionally structured report which adds significantly to readability & credibility
Presentation
10%
Poorly presented; highly inappropriate use of grammar, spelling, style &/or referencing
Barely sufficient presentation; significant grammatical, spelling, style &/or referencing defects
Appropriate presentation but lacked attention to detail
Very good presentation; good attention to detail
Excellent presentation including style/referencing; presentation adds significantly to readability & credibility
Penalties may incur for any failure to follow any of the requirements or procedures outlined in this document or in the Unit

Outline.

The company is Crown Casino Perth (Western Australia), and this is group assignment, my partner already finish 1.0, 2.0, and 6.0, I needs to do 3.0, 4.0, 5.0. Please see below:

1.0 Provide details of the REVENUE cycle provided in 2 above by drawing a context DFD, level 0 DFD, and document flowchart, and the data attributes required. (20 marks)

2.0 Create a database by linking the data files showing the attributes described in 3 above only using a relational database management system (RDBMS) of your choice (e.g. MS-Access, FileMaker, etc). (40 marks)

3.0 Design 3 data entry screens and 3 reports related to the business cycle in 4 above. The layout must be shown but there is no need to use the software used for 4 above. (5 marks) – Describe why screens and reports are necessary but attached screens and reports layout in the appendix.
Task: Write a technical report for a manager showingthe:
a) attributes of a suitable database for management to achieve the organisation’s* business goals and
b) control activities required to manage the inherent risks the organisation faces.
*In week 1, your tutor will tell you which industry your organisation is related to.
The report must include the following:
1.0 The organisation
1.1 Provide a brief background to the organisation including its core business(es). State its vision and mission.(2 marks)
1.2 Identify the key goals needed to achieve its mission and vision. (4 marks)
1.3 Identify and assess the inherent risks pertaining to the achievement of these goals. (4 marks)

2.0 Identify all the business cycles necessary to achieve the key goals stated in 1.2 above. (5 marks)

3.0 Provide details of the REVENUE cycle provided in 2 above by drawing a context DFD, level 0 DFD, and document flowchart, and the data attributes required. (20 marks)

4.0 Create a database by linking the data files showing the attributes described in 3 above only using a relational database management system (RDBMS) of your choice (e.g. MS-Access, FileMaker, etc). (40 marks)

5.0 Design 3 data entry screens and 3 reports related to the business cycle in 4 above. Thelayout must be shown but there is no need to use the software used for 4 above.(5 marks) – Describe why screens and reports are necessary but attached screens and reports layout in the appendix.

6.0 List the controls to mitigate the inherent risks identified in 1.3 above. For each control, state the type of control – preventive, detective and corrective. (15 marks)

7.0 Written communication skill (5 marks).
Each of the seven points above will be a separate section in your report. As well as these sections, you should also include an introduction, a conclusion and a reference list. As well as the points shown above, 5 points will be awarded to your ability to communicate appropriately in written English.

Your report should have sections and numbering based on the “template_Report_AS204_CS (1).docx” document.

Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Students should get familiar with Curtin policy on plagiarism to avoid committing the offence. Student Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism and Student Checklist to Prevent Plagiarism can be downloaded from
http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/global/studentbook.cfm.
Report Format:

The assignment must be:
– in 12-point Times New Roman font
– double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and
– printed single-sided in A4-sized paper.

The maximum length of the assignment is7 pages, excluding the cover page and references.Do not exceed the page limit or use inappropriate formatting such as using smaller font size, 1.5 line spacing, or narrower page margin, etc. Note that it is the quality, not the length of the report that determines the grade of the assignment. Good business writing should be concise – expressing more with fewer words.
File Format and File Name:

MS Word with a file name “Tutor’s Name_StudentID_Student Name.docx”.For example, “Vincent_12345678_JoeBlogg.docx” if your student ID is 1234567.
Submission:
The hard copy of your report must be submitted to your tutor’s mailbox during the tutorial in week 10.

The soft copy of your workmust also be submitted via Turnitin on Blackboard. (You can refer to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcbGIAcNXjs for how to submit your Turnitin assignment.)

Please note that the Blackboard site may be taken offline occasionally for maintenance purposes. During these maintenance periods, you will not have access to the materials on Blackboard and will not have access to Turnitin. Curtin Technology Services (CITS) will notify the university community of the scheduled maintenance work generally around two weeks in advance. Please make sure to check your Curtin email regularly and to pay attention to the maintenance schedule since this can affect the submission of your assessment tasks.

Late submissions will be subjected to penalties (please refer to unit outline for more details).

The company is Crown Casino Perth (Western Australia), and this is group assignment, my partner already finish 1.0, 2.0, and 6.0, I needs to do 3.0, 4.0, 5.0. Please see below:

1.0 Provide details of the REVENUE cycle provided in 2 above by drawing a context DFD, level 0 DFD, and document flowchart, and the data attributes required. (20 marks)

2.0 Create a database by linking the data files showing the attributes described in 3 above only using a relational database management system (RDBMS) of your choice (e.g. MS-Access, FileMaker, etc). (40 marks)

3.0 Design 3 data entry screens and 3 reports related to the business cycle in 4 above. The layout must be shown but there is no need to use the software used for 4 above. (5 marks) – Describe why screens and reports are necessary but attached screens and reports layout in the appendix.
Task: Write a technical report for a manager showingthe:
a) attributes of a suitable database for management to achieve the organisation’s* business goals and
b) control activities required to manage the inherent risks the organisation faces.
*In week 1, your tutor will tell you which industry your organisation is related to.
The report must include the following:
1.0 The organisation
1.1 Provide a brief background to the organisation including its core business(es). State its vision and mission.(2 marks)
1.2 Identify the key goals needed to achieve its mission and vision. (4 marks)
1.3 Identify and assess the inherent risks pertaining to the achievement of these goals. (4 marks)

2.0 Identify all the business cycles necessary to achieve the key goals stated in 1.2 above. (5 marks)

3.0 Provide details of the REVENUE cycle provided in 2 above by drawing a context DFD, level 0 DFD, and document flowchart, and the data attributes required. (20 marks)

4.0 Create a database by linking the data files showing the attributes described in 3 above only using a relational database management system (RDBMS) of your choice (e.g. MS-Access, FileMaker, etc). (40 marks)

5.0 Design 3 data entry screens and 3 reports related to the business cycle in 4 above. Thelayout must be shown but there is no need to use the software used for 4 above.(5 marks) – Describe why screens and reports are necessary but attached screens and reports layout in the appendix.

6.0 List the controls to mitigate the inherent risks identified in 1.3 above. For each control, state the type of control – preventive, detective and corrective. (15 marks)

7.0 Written communication skill (5 marks).
Each of the seven points above will be a separate section in your report. As well as these sections, you should also include an introduction, a conclusion and a reference list. As well as the points shown above, 5 points will be awarded to your ability to communicate appropriately in written English.

Your report should have sections and numbering based on the “template_Report_AS204_CS (1).docx” document.

Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Students should get familiar with Curtin policy on plagiarism to avoid committing the offence. Student Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism and Student Checklist to Prevent Plagiarism can be downloaded from
http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/global/studentbook.cfm.
Report Format:

The assignment must be:
– in 12-point Times New Roman font
– double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and
– printed single-sided in A4-sized paper.

The maximum length of the assignment is7 pages, excluding the cover page and references.Do not exceed the page limit or use inappropriate formatting such as using smaller font size, 1.5 line spacing, or narrower page margin, etc. Note that it is the quality, not the length of the report that determines the grade of the assignment. Good business writing should be concise – expressing more with fewer words.
File Format and File Name:

MS Word with a file name “Tutor’s Name_StudentID_Student Name.docx”.For example, “Vincent_12345678_JoeBlogg.docx” if your student ID is 1234567.
Submission:
The hard copy of your report must be submitted to your tutor’s mailbox during the tutorial in week 10.

The soft copy of your workmust also be submitted via Turnitin on Blackboard. (You can refer to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcbGIAcNXjs for how to submit your Turnitin assignment.)

Please note that the Blackboard site may be taken offline occasionally for maintenance purposes. During these maintenance periods, you will not have access to the materials on Blackboard and will not have access to Turnitin. Curtin Technology Services (CITS) will notify the university community of the scheduled maintenance work generally around two weeks in advance. Please make sure to check your Curtin email regularly and to pay attention to the maintenance schedule since this can affect the submission of your assessment tasks.

Late submissions will be subjected to penalties (please refer to unit outline for more details).