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ACCG2050 – Information Systems and Business Processes
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and Unit Convenor
Binh Bui
See iLearn for consultation hours
Moderator
Yvette Blount
Unit convenor
Charmaine D'Souza
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above including ACCG100 or ACCG1000 or ACCG106
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The aim of this unit is for students to understand the impact that information systems have on business processes and provides the foundation for further studies in accounting, audit and business information systems units. Topics covered include business processes, systems development, internal controls, ethics and cybersecurity, and the role of accounting, accounting information systems and information systems more broadly. The material is presented through a business lens, exploring the benefits and limitations of information systems in organisations. The emphasis in this unit is placed on students understanding the critical role that information systems play in supporting business functions. Students will evaluate the critical nexus between the business and the information systems functions to be able to take advantage of existing and emerging technologies. In this unit students will develop teamwork, presentation and critical thinking skills using case-based materials. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- ULO2: Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- ULO3: Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
- ULO4: Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
General Assessment Information
Online Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours Due: Weekly, in tutorials Weighting: 15%
Students are required to do a task using iLearn quizzes. Feedback will be provided to students.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
Experiential activity
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours Due: See iLearn Weighting: 30%
Two group written reports - 20%, Class participation and reflection task (via discussion forum, zoom sessions) 10%
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Learning Skills Unit for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours Due: Week 12 Weighting: 10%
Students will record and submit the presentation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination Indicative Time on Task 2: 23 hours Due: Examination Period. Weighting: 45%
A two-hour online examination (open book) will be held during the University Examination period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
Late submission
Late assessment must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online Quiz | 15% | No | Week3-Week 12 |
| Presentation | 10% | No | Week 12 |
| Experiential activity | 30% | No | Week 6 and Week 11 |
| Final Examination | 45% | No | Examination Period |
Online Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week3-Week 12
Weighting: 15%
Students are required to do a task using iLearn quizzes. Feedback will be provided to students.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Students will record and submit the presentation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
Experiential activity
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 6 and Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Two group written reports - 20%, Class participation and reflection task (via discussion forum, zoom sessions) 10%
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills through the delivery of oral presentations and engagement in group discussions
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 23 hours
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 45%
A two-hour online examination (open book) will be held during the University Examination period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the role of Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems in supporting the business processes of an organisation
- Discuss the importance and benefits of systems development methodologies and evaluate the role of ethics and ethical decision making within the Accounting Information System context.
- Analyse risks and develop control plans pertinent to primary business activities.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
| Required Text: | Digital Transformations in Business, Custom Publication by Mauricio Marrone. ISBN: 9781119922612. PUBLISHER: John Wiley. Students can purchase this text from the Macquarie University Co-op Bookshop. |
| Unit Web Page: | iLearn: This unit will use iLearn as an online technology for students to access course material, announcements as well as any other documents related to this unit. Students are required to regularly check the iLearn for accessing up-to-date information about the unit. |
| Technology Used and Required: |
Echo is a multi-media learning tool that provides an audio of the lectures which students can download and listen to at their convenience. Echo will be made available at the end of each week via the unit’s website (iLearn). E-reserve: Students can find extra readings on a link on the university’s website, called e-Reserve. Some of these extra readings will be used for tutorial activities and lecture content. Students need to download all relevant information to complete their tutorial questions and their learning objectives. Timetables: Students can find the timetable for classes on the University website at: http://timetables.mq.edu.au. |
| Delivery Format and Other Details: |
Online and Face to face teaching This unit will be taught in the form of weekly lectures and tutorials. Students are required to enrol in one lecture (1 hours of teaching) and one tutorial (1 1/2 hour of teaching) for this unit. The teaching strategies are outlined below: Lectures A one-hour lecture will be completed every week. This is in the form of online video(s), made available by the lecturer at or before the scheduled weekly class time. It is expected that students complete their prescribed reading for the week prior to attending the lecture. Tutorial attendance Each student must register for a tutorial and must attend the tutorial that they have registered for. There will be a two-hour tutorial each week from weeks 2 to 13. Students must finalise their tutorial enrolment by end of Week 2. Tutorial changes can ONLY be made through eStudent. Students wishing to change tutorial times should log onto eStudent and enrol in a class where there is a vacancy. Tutorials are offered in both online and face-to-face modes. If you attend the tutorial that you are not enrolled in, it will not be counted toward the attendance record, with an exception of tutorials held on the week of public holidays. It will also not count towards your assessed coursework. No exception for tutorial attendances and late assignments will be granted for students who are enrolled late in this subject. Your attendance may not be marked if you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your tutorials unless there is an appropriate reason provided to your tutors. |
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| Other Course Materials: |
Research and Practice, Global and Sustainability
This unit addresses global and sustainability issues as direct areas of study and as necessary implications arising from the materials, assessment and academic discussion and debate in classes/seminars. We promote sustainability by developing ability in students to research and locate information within the accounting discipline. We aim to provide students with an opportunity to obtain skills which will benefit them throughout their career.
The unit's textbook has a reference list at the end of each chapter containing all references cited by the author. These provide some guidance to references that could be used to research particular issues.
Unit Schedule
| Topic | Chapter | Week |
| Introduction to Accounting Information Systems | 1 | 1 |
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Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems |
2 |
2 |
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Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management Documentation and flowcharts |
3 & 4 | 3 |
| Internal Controls | 5 | 4 |
| Revenue Cycle | 6 | 5 |
| Expenditure Cycle | 7 | 6 |
| HR Management and Payroll Cycle | 8 | 7 |
| Break | - | - |
| General Ledger and Financial Reporting | 9 | 8 |
| Systems development | 10 | 9 |
| Acquiring Information Systems | 10 | 10 |
| Ethics and Cybersecurity | 11 | 11 |
| Project management | - | 12 |
| Review | All | 13 |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Program Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the development of program learning outcomes (PLO) for degree(s) delivered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. PLOs describe the educational outcomes of a degree and what you should be able to know, understand and do by the end of your degree.
Unit learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 & 5 and the Experiential activity, Presentation and Final Exam assessments contribute to the following PLOs:
PLO2 Critical Thinking
PLO4.1b & d Communication
PLO4.2 Global Citizens
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook