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HI5019 Strategic Information Systems for Business and Enterprise - Holmes Institute

Assessment - System Analysis and Selection

Critically evaluate the purpose and role of accounting information systems in today's business environment,

Evaluate systems development methodologies and the role of accountants in system development projects, and

Appraise the risks inherent in computer-based systems/ERP, including the role of ethics and the various internal control processes that need to be in place.

Assignment Details

Part A. Literature Review. [Up to 500 words]

Select the topic of your interest from the Accounting Information System (attend drop-in session to get guidelines on the selecting the topic and conducting the literature review). Do the literature review and select five articles from your selected topic.

Required: Synthesize these articles to identify the literature gap.

Part B. System Analysis and Selection Report. [Up to 2000 words]

Background

You are running an accounting/management consultancy firm. One of your clients is currently evaluating its information systems, and the Managing Director of your client thinks that they needed to invest in an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system to support the growth of the business. During your first meeting, the managing director of your client requested you to evaluate their business and recommend ERP software.

Client/Company Selection

You are required to select a listed company of your choice (your firm's client). The selected company should be a manufacturing firm listed on either The Australian Stock Exchange or the Stock Exchange of your home country. The chosen company is your firm's client.

Framework of Analysis

The report should include the following components:

1. Background of the Selected Business

Evaluate the business process of your client to identify potential weak internal controls and the risk associated with these potential weak controls. And recommend the

control techniques that will reduce or eliminate the potential risks. [Hint: your response should be based on our discussion in Interactive Tutorial 4 to 6.]

2. Systems Requirements

Briefly discuss the software features and functionalities that your client should consider supporting its business activities. [Hint: your response should be based on Section 1.1 above.]

3. Software Selection

ERP functionality falls into two general groups of applications, including core applications and business analytical applications. We will discuss these general groups of applications in Week 10 Interactive Tutorial (Chapter 11: Enterprise Resource Planning System). Based on our tutorial discussion, summarise these two general groups of applications.

Compare and contrast the features and functionalities of three ERP software packages offered by the ERP vendors. Hint. Try to apply the general functionalities and key elements of ERP systems we discussed in Week 10 Interactive Tutorial.

In the end, identify the most suitable vendor and ERP software package for your client and explain why it is the best option.

Assignment Structure
The report should include the following components.

Holmes Institute Assignment Cover Sheet

The Holmes Institute Assignment Cover Sheet is available at the end of menu item Assessments on the Blackboard.

Part A. Literature Review.

Synthesize your selected articles in 500 words to identify the literature gap.

Part B. System Analysis and Selection Report.

1. Executive Summary

The Executive summary should be concise and not involve too much detail. It should make commentary on the main points only and follow the sequence of the report. Write the Executive Summary after the report is completed, and once you have an overview of the whole text.

2. Contents Page

This needs to show a logical listing of all the sub-headings of the report's contents. Note this is excluded from the total word count.

3. Introduction

Typically, the introduction is a short paragraph which includes background, scope and the main points raised in the order of importance. There should be a brief conclusion statement at the end of the introduction.

4. Main Body Paragraphs with Numbered Sub-headings

This section contains the detailed information which elaborates on the main points raised in the introduction. Each paragraph should begin with an exact topic sentence, then supporting sentences with facts and evidence obtained from research and finish with a concluding sentence at the end.

5. Conclusion

This section contains a logical and coherent evaluation based on a thorough and objective assessment of the research performed.

Attachment:- System Analysis and Selection.rar