...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-KUDLER FINE FOODS Kudler Fine Foods expresses on their website that they “will go to extensive lengths to assure that Kudler Fine Foods is the purveyor of choice for customers aspiring to purchase the finest epicurean delights”. This information lets our company know that we are working with a company that is ready and able to take that next step into the 21st century when it comes to technology and accomplishing any business goals. Kudler Fine Foods, as our client, has asked how computer systems might be more effectively integrated to meet their business needs and improve their accounting operations. In the following brief, our company will attempt to give suggestions on making Kudler Fine Food’s information system more successful for their business and accounting operations. IDENTIFYING BUISNESS AND ACCOUNTING NEEDS Kudler Fine Foods seems to have the internet site set up very well. It allows the customers to see what the company has to offer as well as give them important contact information on where the product is sold, and how to get it. One need as far as the customer’s base is concerned is maybe reaching out to more paying customers. Kudler Fine Foods are searchable through the world wide net and that also means that they can receive profits from all parts of the world. As far as addressing business needs, an internet site where products can be purchased would be greatly beneficial. When it comes to the Kudler’s intranet...
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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 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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...Kudler Fine Foods Brief Laura Sferra ACC/542 January 26, 2015 Christy Countryman Our client, Kudler Fine Foods is interested in integrating technology into its business operations. They have requested our services to provide them with a business brief detailing how computer systems might be more effectively integrated to meet their business needs and improve their accounting operations. The following business brief will identify Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use. We will explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions for improving Kudler’s ability to maximize these opportunities. We will evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter given their current system and will explore some solutions for those threats. Kudler’s business plan is to expand services and programs that will increase loyalty and profitability of existing customers and to gain new high-margin customers. Information technology will be needed to support their strategic sales objectives. The objectives of the sales plan are to design programs that will increase revenue and decrease costs. These programs include the New Customer Focused Programs, Frequent Shopper Program, Targeted Awareness Building and Cost Cutting Initiatives. Other Improvements are needed to support operating...
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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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...Control and Risk Evaluation Lauren A Lewis Accounting Information Systems ACC/542 June 23,2014 Yasin Dadabhoy Internal Control and Risk Evaluation Internal controls and risk assessments are an essential part for an organization to be successful. Management at Kudler Fine Foods has reviewed the flowcharts prepared and is requesting information on controls that will be required. Risks are the negative events that may occur causing a change in an organizations productivity. Internal controls are the policies and procedures put in place to reduce unexpected occurrences related with the risks. This brief will discuss the risks of Kudler Fine Food’s current Accounting Information System evaluated by Learning Team A. It will also identify all risk and control points by incorporating the controls and risk into the flowcharts. Team A will design internal controls to ease risks to the systems, and discuss other controls, outside the system, that Kudler Fine Foods may need When evaluating Kudlers accounting information systems and the integration of the automation we found that Kudlers focus should be on payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory processes. Theses processes have risk involved. This brief will focus on Kudlers internal and external controls, which include polices and procedures, HR compliance/code of conduct and computer information access. Kudler must maintain a policy and procedures system documenting in detail how each procedure should be...
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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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...Business ACC/542 Version 3 Accounting Information Systems | Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students examine the fundamentals of accounting systems design. Topics include business information systems, business processes and data flows, database concepts and tools, internal control and risks, auditing the information system, and using the information system to perform audit functions. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Bagranoff, N. A., Simkin, M. G., & Strand Norman, C. (2008). Core concepts of accounting information systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: Wiley. Hunton, J. E., Bryant, S. M., & Bagranoff, N. A. (2004). Core concepts of information technology auditing. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. O’Brien, J. A. & Marakas, G. M. (2008). Management information systems (8th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill...
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...• System Integrity/Validation and Final Project Summary o Project Summary o Over the past six weeks, our firm has analyzed the accounting information systems of Kudler Fine Foods. We have discussed their current computer system and evaluated the possibility of threats to it and recommend integrated software solutions. The T3 line at Kudler is clearly more data transmission than is necessary for the company, so it was recommended they switch to T1 dedicated line to reduce costs. Due to the importance of inventory control, we showed management how to take their current inventory data tables and construct pivot tables to improve decision making on inventory. Internal controls were reviewed on payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory processes to ensure the accuracy and validity of data. The review determined that if Kudler does not implement the recommended internal controls system suggested, the business could be under serious threats. Information Technology (IT) auditing is another important improvement that Kudlers should make since our analysis showed that there are risks and vulnerabilities in the AIS process. Our final recommendation will be in the way that the audit process is improved by using computer assisted auditing techniques. This will complete the firm’s analysis and recommendations for Kudler Fine Foods. o Our firm last week analyzed and recommended different types of Information Technology (IT) audits that Kudler Fine...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Information System Kudler Fine Foods Company is an upscale fine food store located in San Diego metropolitan area. With three different locations in Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas in which Kudler Fine Foods has properly capitalized and managed their computer system for business. Kudler Fine Foods management would like to effectively integrate technology into their everyday business transactions. Kudler Fine Foods have asked that my accounting firm to analyze their systems and present them with a brief detail. In order to accurately assess and recommend an efficient computer system the team will have to evaluate and make recommendations based on the following; Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs, Kudler’s current inventory system, identify strength and weakness with potential technology threats, and suggestions for improving their systems. Business and Accounting Information Needs Kudler has the following key accounting information system needs in order to maintain and efficiently run a virtual business: Customer and sales management, inventory management, revenue management along with bank reconciliations, cash, employees, and payroll, reports and inquiries, and security. Kudler’s computer systems integration will expand the communication among all their retail stores by linking all the point-of-sales terminals, modifying just in time process of inventory control, and cooperating with...
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...Computer Information Systems Brief Kudler Fine Foods is stocked with high end specialty, imported, and domestic products. The specialty foods include fresh meats, produce, packaged foods, bakery goods, cheese, wine, and specialty dairy products. They have invested in and administered the computer system appropriately for business purposes. The company stands out by offering premier goods to their customers in their three gourmet locations. Though each location is money-making, Kudler requires a renovation of the existing computer system to be viable in their niche gourmet food market. A preliminary evaluation of the computer systems, accounting practices and opportunities will be investigated to enhance the company’s accounting system also. Additionally, dangers that they will face if modifications are not completed to the existing system will be tackled. To consider and propose a valuable computer system, it is essential to appraise and make suggestions based on significant accounting procedures and business needs, record of present systems, clarification of business benefits from technology advancements and ascertaining the strengths and weaknesses with possible technology The existing computer information system that Kudler employs is an integral part in supplying data for the profitability of the business. The present computer system is grasped by all employees, is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and allows the company to thrive in sales. As the company look...
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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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...Kudler Fine Foods is a foods specialty store located in the greater San Diego area. The business was founded by Kathy Kudler with the intention of providing gourmet style preparation of meals for the everyday consumer. After opening the first store in La Jolla, Kudler has stood up two additional stores and is growing its loyal customer base. The original business plan developed by Kathy Kudler is built around expansion into marketable areas. The intent for the business is not simply focused on physical properties of business growth, but also information and knowledge properties relevant to marketing and customer mobility needs (Kudler Fine Foods, 2011). Since its inception Kudler Fine foods has outsourced its information technology needs through the use of Service Requests and Contracting of solution-oriented professionals. Some of the requests made by Kudler Fine Foods include Internet and ecommerce capabilities, a database for customer resources, a database for inventory tracking, another database for the accounting department, Hardware and software upgrades, and analysis concluding with upgrades of the company network capabilities. Team A is prepared to analyze the business practices of Kudler Fine Foods and assist in a Small to Medium Business (SMB) solution that will propel Kudler Fine Foods into a focused and efficient means of growth through the embrace of new technologies. Problem Definition Kudler Fine Foods currently uses legacy Window based systems in its three...
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...Kudler Fine Foods ACC/542 February 6, 2012 Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) was founded in 1998 by Kathy Kudler with the opening of the La Jolla, California store. Due to that stores’ success, KFF was able to open a second store in 2000 in Del Mar, California and a third store in 2003 in Encinitas, California. Since its inception in 1998, KFF has proven to be a successful company with continued growth. Resulting from this growth, the need has arisen to evaluate KFF’s current accounting operations as well as how computer systems could be more integrated into the day to day business operations of KFF. As a member of the accounting firm retained by KFF, I will use this brief to assess your current systems, discuss possible technology options, and evaluate potential threats related to your current business model. Business and Accounting Needs of KFF In looking at the business and accounting needs of KFF, I determined you currently use a comprehensive Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) that has the following financial modules: • General Ledger – Used for financial reporting, budgeting and chart of accounts • Accounts Payable – Used for check printing, cash purchases and tax and freight allocations • Point of Sale (POS) – Captures and reports all retail sales • Bank Reconciliation – Reconciles checks, account deposits, and account balances The REMS has imbedded security features such as passwords, dollar...
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