Herron, Terri L.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2002ACCT 656.01: AIS Topics - EDP EditingTerri L. HerronUniversity of Montana - Missoula, terri.herron@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationHerron, Terri L., "ACCT 656.01: AIS Topics - EDP Editing" (2002). Syllabi. 2314.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/2314ACCT 656 Page 1 of 4ACCT 6 5 6  -  AIS Topics -  EDP AuditingDr. Terri Herron, CPA, CISA Fall 2002If you can't se e  these  buttons, use the links below:Schedule Syllabus I SAC A AICPA Office Hrs Accounting News SOBA Course NewsScheduleDay Date Topic ReadingAssignmentsWrittenAssignmentsW Sept 4 Introduction SyllabusM Sept 9 IS Audit Profession and Standards Mod 1: 3 ,6 ,7 Written Assignment#1W Sept 11 IS Audit Profession and Standards Mod 1: 1, 2, 4, 5, Written Assignment #2M Sept 16 IS Organization, Management, and Development Mod 2: 1 ,2 , 3 ,4W Sept 18 IS Organization, Management, and Development Mod 2: 5, 6, 7Written Assignment#3M Sept 23 Privacy and Security Mod 3: 1 ,2 , 3 ,4W Sept 25 Privacy and Security Mod 3: 5, 6, 7, 8 Written Assignment #4M Sept 30 Protection of Physical Assets Mod 4: 1 ,2 , 3 ,4 , 5W Oct 2 EXAM # 1F Oct 11 (6-9) CAATs & ACL Mod 5: 1,2Sa Oct 12 (8-5) ACLSu Oct 13 (8- 12)ACLTh Oct 24 (8:10) EXAM # 2Written Assignment#5http://www.business.umt.edu/faculty/herron/courses/Acct656/fall02/fall02main.htm 9/19/2002ACCT 656 Page 2 of 4Instructor InformationTerri L. Herron, PhD, CPA, CISA Office Hours (through 10/4/02): Office Hours (starting 10/7/02):GBB 310 Monday 1:00-3:00* Monday 8:30-10:00243-5878 Wednesday 1:00-3:00* Wednesday 8:30-10:00terri.herron@business.umt.edu and by appointment and by appointment* hours will b e  reschedu led  and  an n o u n ced  via em ail in th e  e v e n t o f  SOBA m eetin g s being schedu led  during  th is  tim e. . . ,Course SyllabusThe objective of this course is to expose students to (1) the IS audit profession and standards, (2) internal controls and audit approaches regarding IS areas, and (3) audit software and its applications. Students will achieve these objectives by reading industry literature and standards, critically evaluating scenarios, producing professional-quality written assignments, and getting hands-on experience with audit software.PrerequisitesThis course is a topics seminar, with no specific prerequisites listed in the catalogue besides graduate status. Such seminar prerequisites are determined by the instructor. This course is open to any graduate student who has completed an undergraduate auditing course (ACCT 441 or equivalent).Required MaterialsW oneTaculty Pac" item available in the bookstore *  ACL fo r Windows Workbook Version 7.0, includes ACL software on cd-rom SI an active email addressSI computer with word processing, printer, Internet access and browser, and capability to run ACL (see Workbook) all of these are also available on GBB labs, but students relying on labs will be restricted by lab hours and availability of computers, and printing charges will apply (20 cents per page).GradingStudents' mastery of the material will be assessed via written assignments and exams. If assignments are added during the term, the points will be expanded accordingly. Grades will be determined based on the traditional scale (90%=A, 80%=B, etc.).Written assignment #1 20 ptsWritten assignment #2 15 ptsWritten assignment #3 30 ptsWritten assignment #4 30 ptsWritten assignment #5 100 ptsExam #1 100 ptsExam #2 60 ptsParticipation 20 ptsTOTAL 375 ptsW ritten Assignm ents-- Students will submit typed products per instructions in each assignment. Any written assignment should be of professional quality in appearance, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. The grading ofhttp://www.business.unit.edu/faculty/herron/courses/Acct656/fall02/fall02main.htm 9/19/2002ACCT 656 Page 3 of 4these assignments will focus on both content and professional quality. No late assignments will be accepted. An assignment is considered late after I collect it.Exam s-- Two non-cumulative exams will be administered during the course. The exams will potentially include multiple choice questions from professional exams and other sources, activities requiring audit software, as well as essay questions or other objective questions. Material on the exams will cover readings, lectures, class discussions, audit software, and other class activities.The second exam will be administered on Thursday, October 24th from 8:10-9:40. This is during the time scheduled for ACCT 615 and has been coordinated with Dr. Beed. If you are not taking ACCT 615, please let me know as soon as possible if you cannot take the second exam at this time.ACL Softw are -  The ACL software is included in the cd-rom accompanying ACL Workbook fo r Windows Version 7.0. This same software and data files will be installed on individual stations in GBB 213 lab. You can also install your copy of the software a t home or work.PoliciesExams -  It is my policy not to administer make-up exams or early exams except in extreme circumstances. Work and being out of town for non-school reasons are not considered extreme circumstances, though I will try to accommodate you if you are absent due to a job interview. The exam dates are tentative, so check with me if you need to  make plans around an exam.Preparation for Class -  You are expected to come to class prepared as follows: (1) have the assigned readings for the day read; (2) bring any written assignments due that day; (3) and be prepared to participate in class discussions.Participation -  Your participation grade will be given based on the following: (1) my assessment of your preparedness for class (see above); (2) your ability to contribute meaningful comments to the class; (3) your ability to answer questions I pose in class; (4) your avoidance of dominating the class discussion and comments.Disabilities -  If you have a disability for which you would like accommodations, please contact me in the privacy of my office during the first week of class. I will make every effort to facilitate your needs.Academic misconduct -- will result in a grade of "F" on the assignment and potentially an "F" in the course; academic misconduct includes plagiarism, misconduct during an exam, facilitating academic dishonesty, using another students' graded materials, using a product jointly produced with another student for an individual grade, use of material you produced for another class without both instructors' permission, and other items cited in the Student Conduct Code.The syllabus and course schedule are subject to change.http://www.business.umt.edu/faculty/herron/courses/Acct656/fall02/fall02main.htm 9/19/2002

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