...Computer Information System Brief ACC/542 Computer Information System Brief Kudler Fine Foods operates in La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas California providing gourmet meats, cheese, produce, wine, and deserts to the community. Kudler Fine Foods offers its customers a selection of fine foods from around the world as the company takes pride in providing the finest epicurean delights. During the review of Kudler Fine Foods determined the company’s needs to strengthen accounting practices and fix the technological weaknesses found with the technology and computer systems. This brief will discuss the key business and accounting information needs; strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use; explain the opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions; and evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter with the current systems. Computer System Kudler Fine Foods success depends on the systems three stores have in place. As each store sells meat, bakes goods, produce, cheese, wine, and dairy products, the computer system must allow managers and employees of the company to track inventory, sales, spoilage, and consumer purchasing trends. The current computer system in each store is accessible 24 hours a day, and the owner is responsible for training the employees to ensure each employee understands the daily operating system. The decision to have the owner train the employees serves as a strength because...
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...Computer Information System Brief ACC 542 Professor Irene Branum November 7, 2011 Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods, an upscale gourmet food store, was founded in 1995 by Kathy Kudler. Their original location started in La Jolla, but recent expansion has allowed them entry into two additional locations, Del Mar and Encinitas. Each location is approximately 8,000 square feet of retail space situated in a fashionable shopping plaza. The Kudler Company offers the highest quality products to its customers in gourmet foods and fine wines. Their merchandise selections, combined with their knowledgeable and accommodating staff, have contributed to Kudler’s reputation for excellent customer service and superior product offerings. This reputation has increased proprietor confidence in their continued success, and has also influenced the potential plans of Kudler to continue their expansion into additional markets (Kudler, 2010). Further expansion will require a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s operations, their current computer system, and their usage of technology. This brief is to identify if improvements are necessary, or if operations can continue for Kudler on their current and familiar basis. There is also a need to evaluate the current accounting practices and isolate potential weaknesses that may possibly obstruct Kudler’s growth opportunities and expansion objectives. In addition, this brief will help identify threats that Kudler may need...
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...Computer Information System Brief University of Phoenix Accounting Information Systems ACC 542 Jan 28, 2012 Computer Information System Brief Kudler Fine Foods a premier gourmet grocery store is considering the best methods to integrate technology into its business operations. Kudler currently has three store locations in southern California and is considering adding a fourth store in Carlsbad (Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization, 2011). Currently the organization uses Microsoft Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS), Quick Books, and Microsoft Excel for their software needs and has a system of microcomputers and server at each store. This brief will discuss an analysis of the company’s business and accounting information needs, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the current computer system and technology use. Business and Accounting Information Uses The organization needs to record sales, transactions, human resources, and inventory data correctly and assist store managers in placing purchases order and efficiently using resources. The inventory system needs to be easily accessible and provide reports that would assist managers in minimizing inventory costs. Kudler needs to “…develop competitive strategies to counter the actions of the competitive forces they confront in the marketplace” (O’Brien & Marakas, 2008, p. 49). For future growth the business needs to explore the information system requirements to start the website for...
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...Computer Information System Brief Delvin M. Howard ACC/542 06/02/2012 Instructor Brad Thompson Abstract This brief will identify Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use, including hardware and software. It will also explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions for improving Kudler’s ability to maximize these opportunities and evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter given their current systems and offer your suggestions, in terms of using technology. Computer Information System Brief When it comes to the Kudler account after months of review the company needs an accounting information overhaul because their way of doing business is outdated. Thare are some strengths and weaknesses associated with this old way of doing business. However the company needs to be updated to compete with its major competitor Whole Foods who is becoming the corporate giant in the health food industry. The company needs an updated inventory accounting system and a system that incorporates this information so it can be interpreted. This brief will explain how Howard & Co. will facilitate this transition. Strengths and weakness We feel that your strengths are in the realm of customer service even though Kudler fine foods have more than one location it still has the feel of a...
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...Computer Information System Brief Tina Monteverdi Accounting Information Systems ACC/542 July 15, 2013 Milan Havel Computer Information System Brief Kudler Fine Foods prides their selves on providing an upscale environment with all of the very best domestic and imported foods and wines. They have an experienced and knowledgeable staff that is able to assist customers. The founder, Kathy Kudler developed a business plan and obtained a financing and was able to open a store all within a six month time a turn that business into a profitable business in the first year. Over the next five years 2 more stores were opened and continuing to thrive. In order to continue growing Kudler’s is evaluating their accounting information system needs and determine if there are changes that can be made to improve their systems with either system changes or technology upgrades, as well as identify an potential technology threats that may need to be addressed. Identify Kudler’s Key business and Accounting Information Needs Kathy Kudler and her management team understand the benefits of a system that would meet the needs of this business and help to continue to thrive. Kudler’s computer system will be used to integrate their point of sale (POS) systems along with their asset management and accounting, accounts payable modules, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and lastly one of the most important systems the security systems. “The initial business plan for Kudler’s included...
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...Computer Information System Brief ACC/542 Kudler Fine Foods is a small network of specialty grocery stores. They have asked us to study and comment on their computer systems and information technology. In particular they are interested how technology can be effectively integrated into their operations. Following are their key business needs for information technology: cash registers, human resources and accounting department. Cash registers service for processing credit card payments or cash payments. Simultaneously as transactions are rung up, these systems also collect data that influence reports and other data. Sales information send data to general ledger, updating debits and credits, calculates cost of goods sold, calculates inventory and calculates daily profit. Human resources collect employee data that relates to their payroll, tax liabilities, performance and disciplinary issues. Also HR creates reports for OSHA and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Quick Books software is used to create employee database that includes such information about employees as pay rate, exemptions, seniority date. Accounting department is involves information systems in several areas. They collect data from POS to update General Ledger, some manual entry is involved. Bank helps accounting department to create cash reports. Accounting department handles check printing, control bank accounts, sets up cash accounts for cash payments to local farmers, separates...
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...Computer Information Systems Brief: Kudler Fine Foods Crystal Levine February 3, 2014 ACC/542 Facilitator Yasin Dadabhoy Introduction Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food store that provides the very best domestic and imported foods from all around the world. They have a wide variety of specialty baked goods, fresh produce, and fresh meat and seafood. Kudler Fine Foods currently has three locations in the San Diego metropolitan area, and prides themselves on pleasing their customers and providing them with a delightful shopping outing. Kudler’s Key Business and Accounting Needs Kudler Fine Foods has some important business and accounting needs in order to allow for their businesses to run smoothly. Their needs include things such as inventory control, accurate recording of accounting transactions, and efficient tracking of customer accounts. Currently Kudler Fine Foods uses a Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) for their current accounting information system. This is currently being maintained by Smith Systems Consulting. Currently Kudler’s REMS provides them with many important financial modules. The general ledger module provides them with functions such as the ability to run financial reports, and transaction details and roll-ups. The accounts payable module allows them to do things such as print checks and also allows the purchase order module to post vendor orders directly to the AP module. What they do need in this module is the system’s ability...
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...Computer Information System Kerry Seeley ACC542 January 9, 2012 Jana L. Highwart, MBA Computer Information System Kudler Fine Foods is a specialty food store in the San Diego area (Apollo Group, Inc., 2010). Kathy Kudler opens three stores, first store is La Jolla, second store is Del Mar, and the third store is Encinitas. According to Apollo Group, Inc., (2010), Kudler Fine Foods has an assortment of local and international food and beverages including items such as seafood, produce, condiments, meat, dairy products, bakery, packaged foods, wine, and cheese. Kudler Fine Foods hires Seeley’s Firm to evaluate Kudler’s accounting and information technology systems. Seeley’s Firm will report Kudler’s business and accounting needs, current hardware and software, strengths and weaknesses of current computer system, investigate prospects to improve the technology use, assess risks concerning the current computer system, and recommendations to improve Kudler’s ability to manage business. Business and Accounting Needs Concerning Kudler’s over-all business and accounting needs, the general needs are human resources, maintenance, sales, information technology marketing, consumer relations, communications, and advertising. Kudler’s accounting needs is inventory, purchasing, security, payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, point of service transactions, capital assets, and accounts receivable. It is essential that Kudler Fine Foods needs are met...
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...a business plan to open the first store. Within the first six months the store broke even and ended the year profitable. Two more stores have opened since and the company continues to remain profitable. Kudler Fine Foods is looking to further growth of the company and has asked Regal CPA’s to evaluate the company’s accounting operations and advise on how to integrate the computer systems to meet business needs. Key Business and Accounting Information Needs Kudler’s initial business plan included funds in excess of $50,000 to initial a Retail Enterprise Management System. Kathy Kudler contracted Smith Consulting to help analys the business needs and select an appropriate REMS. Smith Consulting has been contracted yearly to maintain the system for Kudler Fine Foods. The REMS was chosen to help integrate Kudler’s point of sale system with the accounting modules including, general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, asset management and accounting, and security. Strengths and Weaknesses Kudler’s currently runs using a point of sale system which reports all sales in detail sending information to the general ledger, electronic payment clearing house, and purchasing function. Each sale is transmitted into the general ledger automatically recording debits and credits, calculating cost of goods sold, calculating FIFO inventory levels, and net profit. The POS system sends automatic transmission for credit sales to the financial institution. With each sale the POS system...
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...Kudler Fine Foods’ Information Needs Kudler Fine Foods’ have a significant starting platform for their key business and information needs. With three stores and the profitability to increase their numbers in the future, it is necessary to evaluate Kudler Fine Foods in order to facilitate any technology changes needed to decrease the chances of growing pains in the foreseeable future. Keeping Kudler Fine Foods in a competitive position through technological growth will allow the company to expand and persevere in hard economic times. Kudler Fine Foods has three stores that are all connected through a T3 dedicated line. This allows all stores to remain in proper communication with the other stores and helps each store assist the others when needed. Strengths Kudler Fine Foods has many strengths in their information systems. The Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) that Kudler Fine Foods received from Smith Systems Consulting laid the groundwork for an effective information system however; there are areas of needed improvement. The REM system came with a General Ledger module, Accounts Payable module, Point of Sale module, Bank Reconciliation module, and installed backup generators to assist in times of power failure. Kudler Fine Foods also has a dedicated T3 line that connects all 3 of their stores together. This line allows to effortless communication between administration and their stores so that information is ready quickly and easily when needed. Weaknesses...
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...are, and the reasons why the acts were created. Discuss the differences between the Article 2 of the UCC and the UCITA. Determine the distinction between selling a product and licensing that product legally. Discuss the reasoning for drafters to propose a separate and distinct uniform act. UCC and UCITA Act UCC stands for Uniform Commercial Code, and that is a code that addresses the majority of aspects of commercial law. (No Author, 2011) UCITA stands for Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, and that code is to regulate transactions in computer information products. But before the UCC and the UCITA act there was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The act was put in place to normalize railroads that saturated the states boundaries. (U.S. News, 2012) Even though each one of the acts are different and provide different provisions, they all have something in common, they all create a better way to provide uniformity in commercial law between states. The Uniform Computer Information Transaction (UCITA) act started out as an amendment to article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), but there were so many disagreements with the amendment, that it was decided to rename it the UCITA and to keep it moving as a separate act, and it was approved in February 2000. (Andersen, Raymakers, & Reichenthal, 2001) The difference between selling a product and licensing a product is when you are selling a product it is a product that has gone through licensing and...
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...U.S. government in regulating commerce. It supplies Congress with the sanction to regulate not only business, but any interaction conducted between organizations situated in different States (Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)). This authority encompasses all areas of interstate commerce (radio, telephone, waterways, highways). This also incorporates intrastate handling that has a collective and significant influence on interstate trade (employment, agricultural, and housing prejudice). * Based on the information presented above, what do you see as the major differences between Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and UCITA? Article 2 of the UCC is designed to expedite the sale, consignment and distribution of tangible products. A tangible product is one in which you can touch or feel (Robyn Spelts. June 24, 2011). The purpose of Article 2 is to bring sales law closer to the needs and practices of businessmen. The UCITA is anticipated to simplify the authorizing of intangible computer-related property, with a prominence on allowing proprietors of software the capability to preserve domination over their possessions eternally. An intangible product (that still also counts as a product in the business marketing mix) is one that cannot be touched. Examples of this are commercials, repair work, and tax preparation. Other examples of products are places and ideas (Robyn Spelts. June 24, 2011). The concern comes from the overwhelming power of the software designer and the lack of...
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...Data Storage and Architecture Kaplan University Introduction Commerce is the conducting of business; it could be buying, selling, marketing, or providing services. The newer forms of commerce are electronic commerce (e-commerce) and mobile commerce (m-commerce). The types of e-commerce are business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and consumer-to-consumer. The traditional commerce practice required consumers to buy at a retail location, order from catalogs over the phone, or fill out order forms to mail in. These processes where lengthy and inconvenient to consumers needing products fast or even business needing a rush order could still take weeks. E-commerce emerged eliminating the long processes of ordering and waiting on receipt of order, then processing; to just clicking buttons and shipment within hours or days. E-commerce and M-commerce have many benefits to businesses and consumers but as with any great thing there are challenges. In attempting to implement a multi-stage model for e-commerce with global systems, the key challenges are; cultural, language, time and distance, infrastructure, currency, and state, regional, and national laws. Cultural challenges Culture includes difference in morals and beliefs, language, currency, laws and the way individuals as well as businesses function. Cultural challenges occur when the major understandings and assumptions of the business leaders is different from the consumer or other business, in which business is to be conducted...
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...and practical commerce and be technologically neutral. Can you create a new computer chip design it , bubble wrap it and ship it for sale and still have ownership of that computer chip? With the Uniform Commercial Code and Uniform computer Information Transaction Act they will shed light of how you are protected by the government. Not just consumers but business are govern a like . . Before the UCC and the UCITA, the first U.S attempt to promote uniformity in commercial laws from state to state is the commerce clause. The commerce clause of the constitution, provides congress with authority to regulate business in different states. The commerce clause extends to all instrumentalities of interstate commerce as well as to intrastate conduct that has substantial effect on interstate commerce. The UCITA is intended to facilitate the licensing of computer related intellectual property, with an emphasis on permitting owners of software the ability to maintain control over their intellectual property forever. The UCC is designed to facilitate the sale, shipment and delivery of tangible goods identified in a contract. The biggest difference I see between UCITA and UCC is UCITA gives the software designer control of their property even after sale of their property, where as the UCC is only concern with getting the product to the consumer. After I the consumer buy a computer I wouldn’t want Sony to come to my home and tell me they have to take their...
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...METHODS OF TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE James Danziger Debora Dunkle Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations, School of Social Sciences University of California, Irvine CA 92697-4650 This research is part of the People, Organizations, and Information Technology project of the Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations (CRITO) at the University of California, Irvine. This material is based upon work funded by the U.S. National Science foundation under Grant No. 0121232. Any opinions, findings and conclusions reflected in the material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Survey Brief METHODS OF TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE “IN THIS BUSINESS, YOU ARE WHAT YOU KNOW! Keeping your skills and abilities up-to-date in today's on-demand environment is a critical component to your success. IBM now makes it easy for you to enjoy the technical training you need to maintain that edge!” IBM email, August 2005 Virtually all modern organizations accept that a well-trained workforce is a critical success factor. American organizations spend more than $62 billion per year on formal training of their employees. It is impossible to estimate the full costs of the additional informal training that occurs. Ability to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) is among the most important skills that many employees need. Yet there is more speculation than wellgrounded, factual...
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