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HFIS: Establish and Maintain Accounting
Information Systems
Student Guide
FNSACC505A - Establish and Maintain Accounting Information Systems
FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Elements of competence
Identify and record system requirements
Evaluate alternative systems
Acceptance Test System
Prepare system documentation
Implement and monitor reporting systems and records
Monitor Reporting Systems
Review Reporting Systems
Elements of competence
Implement an integrated accounting system
Process transactions within the system
Maintain the system
Produce reports
Ensure system integrity2
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT GRID (MYOB)
Assessment
Task 1
Implement an integrated accounting system √
Process transactions within the system √
Maintain the system √
Produce reports √
Ensure system integrity √FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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MODULE DESCRIPTION
This module covers the competency to establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC505A. Students will, upon successful conclusion of this module will understand the
procedures required to identify what is required by all users of an accounting information system,
considering what the various options are, testing through to the implementation stage and
reviewing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to establish and maintain
accounting information systems. This includes identifying record and system requirements,
evaluation of alternative systems, acceptance testing, preparing system documentation, monitoring
and reviewing reporting systems.
TEACHING PROGRAM
The duration of the course is forty (60) hours duration. Twelve (12) hours per week for one teaching
block of five (5) weeks. 4 hours for MYOB every week.
Note:
1) The MYOB assessment is given in both Assessor‟s Guide and the student‟s Guide. Student
will work in groups of 2-3 in the computer lab to complete the assessment with the guidance
and knowledge provided by the Assessor on MYOB software. Assessor to make sure the
MYOB software available to students.
2) Assessor will deliver lectures on MYOB on a weekly basis according to which students can
use the knowledge and apply the understanding to the practical assessment on the
computer.
3) The lecture notes (PowerPoint‟s) are put in a separate folder for the convenience of students
and the assessor.
4) It is recommended that students save their weekly work on MYOB in their USB‟s so that they
can complete their work and can print it out in the 5th week and give a printed copy to the
assessor to mark it.
5) It is recommended that one copy of the work be saved on the computer so that student does
have an access to his/her work in case the USB is lost or data is corrupted.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To be assessed as competent for this unit of competency you must be able to do the following:
(1) Demonstrate understanding of all learning outcomes
(2) Successfully complete and submit all tasks as requestedFNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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Assessment methods and tasks
Methods of
assessment
Through consultation with industry, the following
assessment methods have been deemed appropriate for
this unit.
Test Candidate will be required to answer a series of questions that
will demonstrate their ability to identify record and system
requirements, evaluate alternative systems, acceptance test
system, prepare system documentation, implement reporting
systems and records, and monitor reporting systems and
review reporting procedures.
Case
Study/Written
Report
Candidate will be assessed through completion of a written
report based on a scenario which they will be manufacturing
and selling a product
MYOB - Work The candidates will work on a practical question on a weekly
basis and use the classroom knowledge and apply in the
practical question. Candidates are required to set up a
company and maintain the accounts of the company as
required according to the assessment provided.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment Due
Assessment Task 1
Test Week 5
Assessment Task 2
Case Study/Written Report Week 4
MYOB – task 3
( Financial reports)- P&L/
BS(Balance Sheet)
Week 5
PRESCRIBED TEXT
Considine, B., Razeed,A., Lee, M. and Collier, P. (2005) Accounting Information
Systems: Understanding Business Processes, John Wiley and Sons.
Vallely, M., (2008) “MYOB: a hands-on approach: accounting plus v17”. Prentice Hall
REFERENCES
Gelinas, U.J. and Sutton, S.G. (2002) Accounting Information Systems, 5th edition, SouthWestern Thomson.
Romney, M.B. and Steinbart, P.J. (2006) Accounting Information Systems, 10th edition,
Prentice Hall.
Trenerry, A. (2003) Accounting Systems Design, Prentice Hall.
Gelinas, U.J. and Sutton, S.G. (2002) Accounting Information Systems, 5th edition, SouthWestern Thomson.
Romney, M.B. and Steinbart, P.J. (2006) Accounting Information Systems, 10th edition,
Prentice Hall.
Trenerry, A. (2003) Accounting Systems Design, Prentice Hall.FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK TOPIC
1
Accounting Information Systems: Introduction
AIS Controls
Assessments set
MYOB an Introduction
2 The General Ledger & Reporting Cycle
Revenue Cycle
MYOB, controls (linking to the AIS)
Assessment weekly review for MYOB
3 Expenditure Cycle
Human Resources Management/Payroll Cycle
Setting up the Charts of Accounts
Customers, Suppliers and Employees( inputting Data)
Maintaining the system
GST reporting requirements
Producing reports
Bank Reconciliation
Assessment weekly review for MYOB
4 Production Cycle
Tax Environment and Payroll
Back –ups (MYOB)
Assessment Task 2
Case Study/Written Report - due
Assessment weekly review for MYOB
5
Computer Fraud & Security
Systems Development
Revision
Assessment task 1 – Class test
Assignment Task 3 - MYOB dueFNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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Assessment Task 2
Case Study
Submission details
Candidate’s name Phone
no.
Assessor’s name Phone
no.
Assessment site
Assessment date/s Time/s
The Assessment Task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this
arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor.
Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details.
Case study
You have been approached by some businessmen who are preparing to start up a business
operation in which they will be manufacturing and selling a product. (You can decide on what type of
product the business will produce).
You are required to carry out some research and look at a typical manufacturing business today,
and determine what role an Accounting Information System plays in their ongoing operation. Then
prepare a report for the businessmen, providing them with information and recommendations about
employing an Accounting Information System.
1. What type of AIS would that business have?
2. Why would they have a system?
3. What are the cycles that would be considered?
4. What would be the benefits and advantages, such as security and why?
5. Are there any disadvantages and if so, what?
You should include a diagram/chart of at least one of the cycles with your assignment
The format for this assignment is in a report format, complete with Header, contents page, an
executive summary, body, conclusion and recommendations
This assignment is due to be submitted at the end of the week 4 (or by arrangement with your
teacher).
Marking Guide:
Evidence of Research
Type of business
Reason for having an AIS system
The cycles
Diagram of a cycle
Benefits and advantages
Disadvantages
Report presentation
This assignment should be limited to approximately 1,500 words however.
Referencing should be a consideration in your report where you have sourced information
and included in your report.FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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Class Assessment
FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
HCAS: Computerised
Accounting Systems
MYOB – Task 3
1) Mobile phones must be turned OFF
2) No talking is allowed during this assessment INCLUDING when leaving.
3) Use of electronic translators is not permitted
4) Cheating of any kind is not permitted and will result in a cancellation of the assessment
5) Candidates will be required to print out a copy of their assessment once completed.
6) Any questions a candidate has during the assessment must be directed to the assessor, not
to another candidate.
7) Students leaving an assessment room will be deemed to have completed their paper and will
NOT be allowed to return
Student name:
Student ID:
Total marks for paper - 100
Time allowed: two hoursFNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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This is a practical assessment requiring you to set up a company, set up some
accounts, input a number of activities and then produce a number of reports.
1) You are to create a company (your first name and student ID, e.g. RickFA3255 P/L). You
are a small manufacturer and sell direct to other businesses.
(5 marks)
2) You are to review the CoA and delete two asset accounts that you feel will not be
necessary and then add one called “Buildings”. This is to be the Header account, Then
set up two (2) Detail accounts, one being ”Buildings at Cost” ($180,000) and one for
„Accumulated Depreciation ($8,000). Your bank has an amount of $4,350.00 (Dr). An
amount of $2,500 is for prepaid insurance. Mortgage loan over Building is $60,000.
Finished Goods is at $16,000. Capital is $150,850
(10 marks)
3) Set up four supplier accounts (ABC P/L, Defiant P/L, BG Supplies P/L and Holmes on
Spring P/L), four customer accounts (WEBUY P/L, GIVUS P/L, 4ME P/L and CB P/L).
Suppliers are paid on 30 days from invoice, credit terms to customers is 14 days from
purchase date (25 marks)
4) Then set up the following inventory and Finished Goods items
Code Item Price (inc. GST) Buy/Sell/Inven. From/To
I0001 Widgets $34.50 B/I ABC
I0002 Wackies $26.20 B/I BG
I0003 Wobblies $19.60 B/I Defiant I0004
WooWoos $39.30 B/I Holmes
I0005 Wappies $41.20 B/I ABC
I0006 Wunkers $69.60 B/I Defiant
* all recorded to raw materials.
FG001 Funkies $92.20 S
FG002 Flookies $89.90 S
FG003 Flavors $62.60 S
FG004 Forkies $98.00 S
*all recorded to Finished Goods
(15 marks)
The following transactions occur;
Purchase stock - BG 10 x I0001
Purchase stock – ABC 7 x I0005
Sell goods - 4ME 4 x FG001, 4 x FG003
Purchase stock – Defiant 20 x I0003, 10 x I0006
Sell goods – WEBUY 3 x FG001
Sell goods - 4ME 4 x FG001
Sell goods - GIVUS 6 x FG003
Purchase stock - Holmes 15 x I10004
Sell goods - CB 3 x FG002, 2 x FG004
Sell goods – CB 4 x FG004
Note: All purchases are charged a $10.00 delivery fee
All sales are delivered by courier and a charge of $15.00 is applied.
(25 marks)FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting
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5) Then for adjusting entries,
Expenses
Depreciation on Building $375.00 per month (recurring).
Insurance $250.00 (recurring)
(10 marks)
6) Generate reports for GST, Profit and Loss and a Balance sheet.
(10 marks)
Once you have completed the assessment, you are required to print-out a copy of the
reports and provide to your lecturer. It is recommended that you check your work against
the assessment requirement