AIN1501/101/3/2017

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2017

Accounting information systems in a

computer environment.
AIN1501

Semester 1 & 2

Department of Management Accounting

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please activate your myUnisa and myLife email addresses and make sure
that you have regular access to the myUnisa module site AIN1501-2017-
S1 (registered for first semester) and AIN1501-2017-S2 (registered for
second semester), as well as your group site.

Note: This is an online module and therefore it is available on myUnisa. However, in order to
support you in your learning process, you will also receive some study material in printed
format.

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 CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Getting started .............................................................................................................................. 3
2 MODULE FORMAT: AIN1501 ...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Fully online module ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Printed materials to support the online module ............................................................................. 4
2.3 Telecentres for free computer and internet access ....................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................................... 4
3.1 Lecturers....................................................................................................................................... 4
4 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Additional information regarding the assessment plan .................................................................. 6

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1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student

Welcome to the module AIN1501.

This module is mainly intended for people who are interested in qualifying as registered
chartered accountants (SAICA) or management accountants (CIMA) to develop the necessary
competencies.

The aim of this module is to equip you, the student, with the theoretical knowledge needed to
understand the fundamental principles of information technology and information systems as a
user, manager, designer and evaluator. This module provides students with a broad theoretical
knowledge of computers and accounting information systems, with specific reference to
hardware, software, data communication, the role of data and communication technologies in
business, the management of information systems, developing new information systems and
information system controls.

Do not hesitate to contact your lecturer (on myUnisa, by email or by telephone) if you are
experiencing problems with the content of this tutorial letter or with any aspect of the module.
We hope that you will find this module and your online learning experience interesting and
rewarding and trust that you will complete the module successfully.

Because this is a fully online module, you have to use myUnisa to study and complete the
learning activities for this course. Please visit the website on myUnisa for AIN1501 frequently.
The website for your module is AIN1501-17-S1 (first semester registrations) and AIN1501-17-
S2 (second semester registrations).

1.1 Getting started

Owing to the nature of this module, you have to go online to see your study material and read
about the module. Go to the website here: https://my.unisa.ac.za and login with your student
number and password. You will see AIN1501-17-S1 (first semester registrations) and AIN1501-
17-S2 (second semester registrations) in the row of modules in the orange blocks across the
top of the webpage. Remember to check in the more tab as well if you cannot find it in the
orange blocks. Then click on the module you want to open.

We wish you success on your journey!

2 MODULE FORMAT: AIN1501

2.1 Fully online module

Please note that this module is offered fully online.

All study material for this module will be available on myUnisa. It is thus very important that you
register on myUnisa and access the module site on a regular basis. You have to be registered
on myUnisa to be able to access your learning material, submit your assignments, gain access
to various learning resources, chat to your lecturer or etutor and fellow students about your
studies and the challenges that you might encounter, and participate in online discussion
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forums and blogs. Importantly, myUnisa contains the Learning Units tool, from which you will
be able to access the study material for this module if you have registered and have access to
myUnisa.

2.2 Printed materials to support the online module

Because we want you to be successful in this online module, we also provide you with some of
the study material in printed format. This will allow you to read the study material even if you
are not online.

In addition to a printed copy of the study material on myUnisa, you will also receive a printed
copy of this tutorial letter. While this printed material may appear slightly different from the
online study material, it is exactly the same and has been copied from the myUnisa website.

Remember, the printed support material is a back-up for everything that is found online on
myUnisa. It contains no extra information. In other words, you should NOT wait for the
printed support material to arrive before you start studying.

Please consult the brochure my Studies @ Unisa for more information on the activation
of your myLife email address as well as to obtain access to the myUnisa module site.

2.3 Telecentres for free computer and internet access

Unisa has entered into partnerships with establishments (referred to as Telecentres) in various
locations across South Africa to enable you (as a Unisa student) free access to computers and
the Internet. This access enables you to conduct the following academic related activities:
registration; online submission of assignments; engaging in e-tutoring activities and signature
courses; etc. Please note that any other activities outside of these are for your own costing e.g.
printing, photocopying, etc. For more information on the Telecentre nearest to you, please visit
www.unisa.ac.za/telecentres.

3 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturers
The lecturers for this module are as follows:

Mrs. A. McGee
Samuel Pauw room 4-44
(012) 429 4421

Mr. N. J. Booyse
Samuel Pauw room 4-45
(012) 429 8931

E-mail: 1st Semester: AIN1501-17-S1@unisa.ac.za

2nd Semester: AIN1501-17-S2@unisa.ac.za
To contact the University, you should follow the instructions in the brochure my Studies @
Unisa. Remember to have your student number available whenever you contact the University.

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You should also include your student number whenever you contact the lecturer. This will help
the lecturers to help you.

4 ASSESSMENT

4.1 Assessment plan

Here is a breakdown of the assignments, as they occur in the semester:

For students that are registered for AIN1501 in the first semester (Ignore if you are registered
in the second semester)

o Assignment 1 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 24/02/2017
o Year mark contribution: 20%
o Cover more or less the first two topics
Assignment 2 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 16/03/2017
o Year mark contribution: 30%
o Cover more or less the first six topics
Assignment 3 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 13/04/2017
o Year mark contribution: 50%
o Cover more or less all the topics

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For students that are registered for AIN1501 in the second semester (Ignore if you are
registered in the first semester)

Assignment 1 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 10/08/2017
o Year mark contribution: 20%
o Cover more or less the first two topics
Assignment 2 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 31/08/2017
o Year mark contribution: 30%
o Cover more or less the first six topics
Assignment 3 (Compulsory)
o Due date: 28/09/2017
o Year mark contribution: 50%
o Cover more or less all the topics

4.2 Additional information regarding the assessment plan

Compulsory Assignment 1:

This assignment should be received by the University no later than the due date

NO student will be admitted to the exam without submitting this assignment and will contribute
20% (maximum) towards your year mark. The year mark will contribute 20% towards your final
mark.

Compulsory Assignment 2:

This assignment should be received by the University no later than the due date. This
assignment will contribute 30% (maximum) towards your year mark. The year mark will
contribute 20% towards your final mark.

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Compulsory Assignment 3:

This assignment should be received by the University no later than the due date. This
assignment will contribute 50% (maximum) towards your year mark. The year mark will
contribute 20% towards your final mark.

Please note:

Because this is an online module, the assignments are not provided at the beginning. Instead,
you are given the assignments in the study material, as they occur during the course. You can
see them when you go online or read them in the printed support material.

Do not hesitate to contact your lecturer by email if you are experiencing problems with the
content of this tutorial letter or with any aspect of the module.

I wish you a fascinating and satisfying journey through the learning material and trust that you
will complete the module successfully.

Enjoy the journey!

Regards.

Aletta Mc Gee
Nico Booyse

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