The TMA is intended to: Increase the students’ knowledge about the reality of accounting as a profession.

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About TMA:

The TMA covers the accounting information systems concepts and practices in the businesses; as you work, you will gain confidence in your ability to use the accounting information systems of real company. It is marked out of 20 and is worth 20% of the overall assessment component. It is intended to assess students’ understanding of some of the learning points within chapters 1 to 3. This TMA requires you to apply the course concepts.

The TMA is intended to:

• Increase the students’ knowledge about the reality of accounting as a profession.
• Assess students’ understanding of key learning points within chapters 1 to 3.
• Develop the ability to understand and interact with the nature of the accounting information systems in reality.
• Develop students’ communication skills, such as memo writing, essay writing, analysis and presentation of material.
• Develop basic ICT skills such as using the internet.

The TMA requires you to:

• Review various study chapters (from Chapter 1 to 3) of the textbook “Accounting Information Systems, by Richardson, Chang, and Smith. 2nd edition with Connect Access. Loose-leaf packaged text with Connect Access Card: ISBN 9781260088663 McGraw Hill Education” and apply some of the concepts within it.
• Conduct a simple information search using the internet.
• Present your findings and your answers within the specified word count.
• You should use a Microsoft Office Word and Times New Roman Font of 12 points.
• You should read and follow the instructions below carefully. Each part of the process will carry marks for the assignment.

General instructions for students:

Plagiarism: It is imperative that you write your answers using your own words. Plagiarism will be penalized depending on its severity and according to AOU plagiarism policy.

Word count: Your answers are expected to be within the specified word count. A 10% deviation from word count limit is acceptable. Not adhering to specified word count could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks of your total TMA mark.

Format and Presentation: In your answer, you should explain each point or inquire separately.

Use the following headings (below) to make up the different sections of your answer:

Failing to do so could result in the deduction of up to 4 marks of your total TMA mark.