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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Chapter 1 The Information System: An Accountant’s Perspective

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Objectives for Chapter 1  Understand the primary information flows within the business environment.  Understand the difference between accounting information systems and management information systems.  Understand the difference between Financial transactions and non- financial transactions.  Know the general model for information systems.  Be familiar with the functional areas of a business.  Understand the stages in the evolution of information systems.  Understand the relationship between the three roles of accountants in an information system. 2

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Internal & External Information Flows 3

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Internal Information Flows Horizontal flows of information used primarily at the operations level to capture transaction and operations data Vertical flows of information –downward flows — instructions, quotas, and budgets –upward flows — aggregated transaction and operations data 4

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Information Requirements Each user group has unique information requirements. The higher the level of the organization, the greater the need for more aggregated information and less need for detail. 5

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Information in Business Information is a business resource that: –needs to be appropriately managed –is vital to the survival of contemporary businesses 6

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems What is a System? A group of interrelated multiple components or subsystems that serve a common purpose Elements of a system Multiple components Relatedness Serve common purrpose System or subsystem? –A system is called a subsystem when it is viewed as a component of a larger system. –A subsystem is considered a system when it is the focus of attention. 7

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Primary subsystem of an Automobile

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems System Decomposition versus System Interdependency System Decomposition –the process of dividing the system into smaller subsystem parts System Interdependency –distinct parts are not self-contained –they are reliant upon the functioning of the other parts of the system –all distinct parts must be functioning or the system will fail 9

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems What is an Information System? An information system is the set of formal procedures by which data are collected, processed into information, and distributed to users. 10

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Transactions A transaction is a business event. Financial transactions –economic events that affect the assets and equities of the organization –e.g., purchase of an airline ticket Nonfinancial transactions –all other events processed by the organization’s information system –e.g., an airline reservation — no commitment by the customer 11

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Transactions 12 Financial Transactions Nonfinancial Transactions Information System User Decisions Information

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems What is an Accounting Information System? Accounting is an information system. –It identifies, collects, processes, and communicates economic information about an organization using a wide variety of technologies. –It captures and records the financial effects of the organization’s transactions. –It distributes transaction information to operations personnel to coordinate many key tasks. 13

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems AIS versus MIS Accounting Information Systems (AIS) process –financial transactions; e.g., sale of goods or products –nonfinancial transactions that directly affect the processing of financial transactions; e.g., addition of newly approved vendors Management Information Systems (MIS) process –nonfinancial transactions that are not normally processed by traditional AIS; e.g., tracking customer complaints 14

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems AIS versus MIS The susbsystems? 15 Information System (IS) Accounting Information Systems (AIS) General Ledger (GL) / Financial Reporting System (FRS) Transaction Processing System (TPS) Management Reporting System (MRS) Management Information System (MIS) Financial Management Systems Marketing Systems Distribution Systems Human Resource Systems

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems AIS Subsystems Transaction processing system (TPS) –supports daily business operations General Ledger/ Financial Reporting System (GL/FRS) –produces financial statements and reports Management Reporting System (MRS) –produces special-purpose reports for internal use 16

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems MIS Applications in Functional Areas

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems General Model for AIS 18 Figure 1-5

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Data Sources Data sources are financial transactions that enter the information system from internal and external sources. –External financial transactions are the most common source of data for most organizations. E.g., sale of goods and services, purchase of inventory items, receipt of cash, and disbursement of cash (including payroll) –Internal financial transactions involve the exchange or movement of resources within the organization. E.g., movement of raw materials into work-in-process (WIP), application of labor and overhead to WIP, transfer of WIP into finished goods inventory, and depreciation of equipment 19

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Transforming the Data into Information Functions for transforming data into information according to the general AIS model: 1. Data Collection 2. Data Processing 3. Data Management 4. Information Generation 20

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems 1. Data Collection Capturing transaction data Recording data onto forms Validating and editing the data 21

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems 2. Data Processing Classifying Transcribing Sorting Batching 22 Merging Calculating Summarizing Comparing

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems 3. Data Management Storing Retrieving Deleting 23

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems 4. Information Generation Compiling Arranging Formatting Presenting 24

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Characteristics of Useful Information Regardless of physical form or technology, useful information has the following characteristics: –Relevance: serves a purpose –Timeliness: no older than the time period of the action it supports –Accuracy: free from material errors –Completeness: all information essential to a decision or task is present –Summarization: aggregated in accordance with the user’s needs 25

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Information System Objectives in a Business Context The goal of an information system is to support –the stewardship function of management –management decision making –the firm’s day-to-day operations 26

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Organizational Structure The structure of an organization helps to allocate –responsibility –authority –accountability Segmenting by business function is a very common method of organizing. 27

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Functional AreasAreas Inventory/Materials Management –purchasing, receiving and stores Production –production planning, quality control, and maintenance Marketing Distribution Personnel / Human Resource Finance Accounting Computer Services 28

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Accounting Independence Information reliability requires accounting independence. –Accounting activities must be separate and independent of the functional areas maintaining resources. –Accounting supports these functions with information but does not actively participate. –Decisions makers in these functions require that such vital information be supplied by an independent source to ensure its integrity. 29

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems The Information Technology Function

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems The Information Technology / Computer Services Function 31 Centralized Data Processing Distributed Data Processing Most companies fall in between. All data processing is performed by one or more large computers housed at a central site that serves users throughout the organization. Primary areas: database administration data processing systems development systems maintenance Reorganizing the computer services function into small information processing units that are distributed to end users and placed under their control

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Organization of IT Function in a Centralized System 32 Figure 1-10

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Centralized Data Processing Approach

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Organizational Structure for a Distributed Processing System 34 Figure 1-11

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems A dvantages of Distributed Data Processing (DDP) Cost reductions in hardware and data entry tasks Improved cost control responsibility Improved user satisfaction since control is closer to the user level Backup of data can be improved through the use of multiple data storage sites 35

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Potential Disadvantages of DDP Loss of control Mismanagement of company resources Hardware and software incompatibility Redundant tasks and data Consolidating tasks usually segregated Difficulty attracting qualified personnel Lack of standards 36

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems The Evolution of Information System Models: The Flat-File Model 37 Figure 1-12

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Data Redundancy Problems Data Storage - excessive storage costs of paper documents and/or magnetic form Data Updating - changes or additions must be performed multiple times Currency of Information - potential problem of failing to update all affected files Task-Data Dependency - user’s inability to obtain additional information as needs change Data Integration - separate files are difficult to integrate across multiple users 38

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems The Evolution of IS Models: The Database Model 39 Figure 1-13

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems REA Model The REA model is an accounting framework For modeling an organization’s –economic resources; e.g., assets –economic events; i.e., affect changes in resources –economic agents; i.e., individuals and departments that participate in an economic event –Interrelationships among resources, events and agents Entity-relationship diagrams (ERD) are often used to model these relationships. 40

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems 34 An REA Data Model Example 41 Inventory Line items Sales Party to Sales person Pays for Cash Collections Increases Cash Made to Customer Cashier Received from Received by M 1 M M M M M M M M R E A

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems The three roles of Accountants in information system 1.As Information System user 2.As System Designer 3.As System Auditor

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Accountants as Information System Users Accountants must be able to clearly convey or present their needs to the systems or IT professionals who design the system. The accountant should actively participate in systems development projects to ensure appropriate systems design. 43

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Accountants as System Designers The accounting function is responsible for the conceptual system, while the computer function is responsible for the physical system. The conceptual system determines the nature of the information required, its sources, its destination, and the accounting rules that must be applied. 44

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced without written approval from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Worldwide Faculty of Business Management and Globalization BBA3313/BBA2313 | Accounting Information Systems Accountants as System Auditors External Auditors –attest to fairness of financial statements –assurance service: broader in scope than traditional attestation audit IT Auditors –evaluate IT, often as part of external audit Internal Auditors –in-house IS and IT appraisal services 45