ACCT 261 DL
FALL QUARTER 2013
North Seattle Community College
Accounting Department
ACCT261DL Accounting Information Systems
Syllabus & Course Schedule
Instructor: Jia Zeng
Class Hours: Fully Online
Office: Room No. IB2416C
Office Hours: By Appointment
Email: jia.zeng@seattlecolleges.edu
(The Best Way to Contact me is via CANVAS email)
Communicating with the Instructors: After seven days, from the start of the quarter all
student-instructor communication for this course, are done via the CANVAS email system. If
you have any questions about the course, home work problems or the exams please
address an email to us via the CANVAS email system. Do not post your questions for us in
the student peer-to-peer chat room or on discussion board. Your individual questions are
important and may be inadvertently skipped in the threaded discussions. Additionally,
please do not copy everyone else with the question as everyone may not have the same
concern. We will determine what should be shared with “everyone”. In closing, make sure
you put something in the subject line of your email to indicate its purpose.
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Textbook:
Accounting information Systems 12th ed., Marshall B. Romney and Paul John Steinbart –
Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN- 978-0-13-255262-2
Student companion site:
http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_romney_ais_12/182/46645/11941370.cw/index.html
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Other Learning Resources: The course site at https://canvas.northseattle.edu contains the
following resources:
a) Course Information (Syllabus, Detailed Schedule, Announcements etc)
b) Power-point slides
c) Chapter Notes
d) Select solutions for problems and exercises
e) Discussion Board
f) Articles and occasional industry referenced websites
g) Links to study guide activities
Course Description:
ACCT261DL is designed to prepare students to effectively use accounting information
systems. The course allows students to participate in the design of an Accounting
Information System and in so doing helps develop and understanding of how they work.
The course also looks at various fraud and fraud prevention associated with AIS, how IT
affects processes and controls and the effects of recent regulatory developments on the
design and operation of accounting systems.
Course Objectives:
Attributes that are highly valued in the workplace are: the willingness and ability to learn,
discipline, integrity, self-motivation, adaptability, commitment, communication, teamwork,
timeliness and dependability. I am delighted to report that the design of this course allows
you to develop and enhance these skills.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Use quantitative reasoning processes to understand, analyze the goals, objectives and
methods for auditing information systems.
2. Identify and apply the AICPA’s Trust Service framework for ensuring systems reliability of
proprietary information, maintain privacy of personal-identity information and provide for
information integrity.
3. Apply internal controls objectives and the effects of IT on those objectives, as well as the
specific controls used to achieve those objectives.
4. Interact effectively with individuals and groups in an online environment.
5. Access, evaluate, and utilize financial information from a variety of sources and a variety
of contexts.
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Class Format: This is a fully online course and includes individual problem solving,
spreadsheet exercises, peer-to-peer information sharing and learning via participation in a
discussion room, four examinations all completed online, homework and a capstone project.
If you need special arrangements in order to successfully take this course please contact us
immediately.
Time Commitment: You are expected to need about the same amount of time each week
in this online class as you would need to be successful in an on-campus class (without the
commute time, of course!) Please plan to devote a certain amount of time (5-10 hour)
during each week to completing your assignments and using the supplemental material
posted in the weekly folders. Do not wait until the night assignments are due to get started
- active participation in the discussion room throughout the week will enhance the course
for everyone. If you have questions or concerns, please email me and we will seek solutions.
Course Requirements: It is essential that you keep up with the course. Each week we will
cover a large quantity of material which is interrelated. If you fall behind with the assigned
readings, practice problems, and home work, it will be very difficult to catch up. The best
way to learn accounting concepts is by practice; as such, readings and problems will be
assigned and you are expected to do the readings and do the homework. These
assignments will be the basis for on line discussion, problem solving sessions and exams.
Discussion Board participation will be monitored in terms of quality, not quantity. You
might also be required to complete some assignments and projects as part of a team.
You must have access to a compatible computer and software capable of receiving
and opening course related documents and programs.
To be successful in this course you must set aside at least 10-15 hours of study time
every week.
Student Evaluation:
On line contributions, participation and overall demonstrated individual improvement in ones
understanding and use of an AIS throughout the quarter will be monitored and considered in
assigning the final grade
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Student’s final grade will be primarily determined as follows:
Homework
10%
Capstone Project
25%
Midterm Exams 1, 2 & 3 (15% each)
45%
Final Examination
20%
Total
100%
There are no make-up exams
PLEASE NOTE:
Where applicable, CPA Exam Format Multiple Choice Questions and similar versions of
CPA Exam Simulation Questions are used for problems, quizzes, and exams.
Mid-Term & Final Examinations: The 3 Mid-term exams and the Final exam are all
administered on-line. They are timed exams with a window of usually 1-2 hours in which
you must log on and write the exam. Exams will contain Multiple Choice Questions and
Problems. The chapters covered on the exams are made clear in advance. The Final
Examination is not cumulative by design but does require you to have a firm
understanding of materials covered in the course. You have two hours to write the
final exam. Please check the Course Schedule for the date and time of the final
examination. Detailed instructions and the exact time allowed to write the exam will
accompany each exam.
Disciplinary & Other Issues:
Due Dates: Must be followed. Late assignments are not accepted after the second week of the
quarter.
Group Assignments: if required, failure to work in a group will result in an automatic loss of
100% of the points for the group assignment.
Assignments: All writing (Projects ,Case Analysis, and Ethics Reports) should be in good,
professional form with your full name appearing at the top each page of work submitted in the
CANVAS Assignment Drop Box.
Power outages and technical malfunctions are not acceptable excuses for missing exams
or for not completing and submitting assignments. Do your work and take exams early
and do not wait until the last few hours to get started.
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Rules/Laws: College policies on unethical behavior, absences and other issues apply to this
class. Please consult the Official Catalog of NSCC for further information.
Communications: All changes and other important announcements will be transmitted via
CANVAS announcements feature. Please visit the site regularly.
Netiquette – When communicating and posting comments in CANVAS you are expected to
show respect at all times. Think twice before putting in print anything you would not say and
defend in person. Avoid using offensive or attack language and give others the benefit of doubt
if you feel offended. Most of your classmates have good intentions and are here to learn.
Contact me immediately if you feel someone has violated netiquette.
Disabled Students: NSCC has a long-standing policy on reasonable accommodation for
students with disabilities. If you are eligible please contact student services for eligibility
determination and necessary accommodations.
Conflict Resolution: It’s rare that a single course design or an instructional style will meet the
needs of all the students all the time. If you feel a need to discuss issues you have in, or with the
class please exercise professional respect and speak with me first to see if we can negotiate a
resolution. Please refrain at all cost from discussing personal issues, including grades on the
discussion boards and through “to all” emails
Respect for all: This class is open to all who wish to learn and share ideas. The class you are a
part of values the wonderful diversity of people, culture and ideas represented.
We agree to show respect for each other at all times while in this class. Appropriate
communication, language and mutual respect for each other will be the rule. No
Exceptions
**Failure to have a compatible computer and software capable of opening course related
documents and programs and/or ‘Library Access’ is not an acceptable excuse in this
course.
Important Note: This schedule is subject to change either at the class management
discretions of the instructors or because of unforeseen events. Read the very important
information following the schedule grid. Homework grading and assignments are
further explained below. Also, read the syllabus for more detailed information on how you
are assessed and graded in this course. If you have questions contact us within the first five
days of the course. After 5 days, not understanding the schedule of assignments and
due dates in not an acceptable excuse for missed, late or incomplete assignments.
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Class Schedule
Week
Dates
Readings
Assignments & Requirements
One
Sept. 23 29
Chapter 1
Post a Brief introduction of yourself on the
“Introduction” discussion board by 11pm
Thursday night, 9/26
Required
Posting
Due Dates: HW,
Exams, &
Assignments
Before 11pm
Post by Sept. 26
CANVAS Drop Box Assignments
P 1.1, P 1.2, P 1.4
Contact me this week if you need to discuss
the selection of your capstone project
Two
Sept. 30 –
Oct. 6
Chapter 2
&3
This week you will select and submit your
capstone project by 11PM Sunday
Capstone Project
Selection Oct. 6
CANVAS Drop Box (CDB) Assignments:
DQ 2.1 & 2.5, P 2.2, 2.6, 2.8
HW Due Oct. 6
DQ 3.1,
Three
Oct. 7 - 13
Chapter 4
HW due
September 29
P 3.1, 3.7, 3.12
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 4.1 & 4.3, P 4.1, Case 4.1
HW due Oct. 13
EXAM 1 – Covers Chapter 1, 2, 3, and 4
Available online via CANVAS between
9am – 11pm on Oct. 13
EXAM #1
Oct. 13 only
EXAM 1
Four
Oct. 14 - 20 Chapter 5
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
P 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8
Case 5 – 1
HW due Oct. 20
Five
Oct. 21 –
27
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 6.1
P 6.1, 6.9 Case 6 – 1
HW due Oct. 27
Chapter 6
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Six
Oct. 28 –
Nov. 3
Chapter 7
EXAM 2
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CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
P 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9 Case 7 – 1
HW due Nov. 3
EXAM 2 – Covers Chapter 5, 6, and 7
Available online via CANVAS between 9am
– 11pm on Nov. 3
EXAM #2
Nov. 3 only
Seven
Nov. 4 - 10
Chapter 8
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 8.1 8.4 P 8.4, 8.7 Case 8 – 2
HW due Nov. 10
Eight
Nov. 11 17
Chapter 9
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 9.3 P 9.7 Case 9 – 1, 9 – 2
HW due Nov. 17
Nine
Nov. 18 24
Chapter
11
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 11.1, 11.2 P 11.1 11.9, 11.11, 11.12
HW due Nov. 24
EXAM 3 – Covers Chapter 8, 9, and 11
Available online via CANVAS between 9am
– 11pm on Nov. 24
EXAM 3
Post power-point presentation in the
project review discussion board
Ten
Nov. 25 –
Dec. 1
Chapter
17
Required
Posting
FINAL
EXAM
Dec. 2 - 8
Post Power-point
presentation on
discussion board
by Nov. 24
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
DQ 17.3 17.7 P 17.6
HW due
Dec. 1
Peer Review form due Dec. 1
Post and drop in
CDB by Dec. 1 In
addition your
Capstone Project.
Also Post a copy on
Discussion Board.
Hw due Dec. 8
Final completed capstone paper due Dec. 1
Eleven
EXAM #3
Nov. 24 only
Chapter
20
CANVAS Drop Box Assignment:
P 20.3, 20.9 20.10
Tuesday
12/6 is
the last
day of
class
Log on to CANVAS to take a timed final
exam between 9am – 11pm on 12/8
FINAL EXAM – Target Ch. 17 & 20 but could
include materials from the entire course
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON NEXT PAGE
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FINAL EXAM
Available on
CANVAS,
Dec. 8th between
9am – 11pm
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Home Work Assignment Key
DQ: Discussion Questions
P: Problems
Cases: Case
All homework and assignments are due on or before the due date and time (11:00pm)
listed above. You have on average of one week per chapter to complete the assignments
so plan accordingly as you will not be able to turn in late assignments. No exceptions
Note: Assignments turned in via the CANVAS drop box are listed in the assignment
section.
Cap Stone, Writing and communication assignments, are submitted via the CANVAS
Drop Box feature found under the lessons Tab of this online course in the weekly folders.
Grading and feedback of these assignments is done by the instructor and communicated
via CANVAS.
If you are near campus please plan to attend the Excel work shops conducted by the
Accounting Tutors & Coaches if you need assistance using excel for accounting purposes.
Also plan to visit the Accounting Tutors Lab if you need tutorial help in this class.
EXAMS:
For examination purposes you are responsible for all materials assigned in this
schedule even though we may not cover all the materials or have assignments
reinforcing concepts in the book. Ask questions and seek clarifications in advance of
exams if materials and concepts are not clear.
However, you can expect that about 85-90% of exams will reflect materials covered
via homework and assignments. The other 10-15% of the exams might come from
your reading of the textbook, referenced articles & readings suggested throughout
the course and your expected general understanding of accounting.
The Mid-term and Final exams are available in CANVAS. They are timed exams which
mean that when you log on to take the exam you have a set time to finish the exam.
When made available, please read information related to the exams carefully and
follow the instructions.
You can not reschedule to take these exams so plan your time accordingly.
Ask for help early and do not fall behind as it is very hard to catch up!
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