Computer Information System Brief
Computer Information System Brief
Sháron Y. Aulet
Accounting Information Systems ACC/542
April 27, 2015
Facilitator: Edgar Coronel
Computer Information System Brief Located in San Diego, CA is an upscale specialty food store that offers fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, wines from around the world, bakery and pastry products, cheese and dairy products, condiment, packaged foods, and numerous special gourmet items (Virtual Organizational Portal, 2007). Founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998, the store quickly grew. With locations in La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas, the company has shown steady growth. The management team of Kudler has expressed an interest in effectively integrating technology into its business operations. Seeking the assistance of their accounting firm, a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) was conducted to evaluate Kudler’s current computer systems and use of technology. The analysis covered all hardware and software currently in use by Kudler. The provided brief outlines how Kudler computer systems can be effectively integrated to meet current business needs and improve their accounting operations.
Key Business and Accounting Information Needs Using a business plan to outline Kudler’s initial requirements, $50,000 was used to finance and install a Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) within the company. With the help of Smith Consulting, Kudler’s business needs were analyzed in determining an appropriate REMS platform. The selected REMS platform integrated the current Point of Sale (POS) system with current accounting modules. The accounting modules consisted of the general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, security, asset management and accounting (Virtual Organizational Portal, 2007).
Strengths and Weaknesses
The SWOT analysis of Kudler’s current computer system, hardware, software and use of technology revealed a number of strengths and weaknesses. Kudler currently operates
Sháron Y. Aulet
Accounting Information Systems ACC/542
April 27, 2015
Facilitator: Edgar Coronel
Computer Information System Brief Located in San Diego, CA is an upscale specialty food store that offers fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, wines from around the world, bakery and pastry products, cheese and dairy products, condiment, packaged foods, and numerous special gourmet items (Virtual Organizational Portal, 2007). Founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998, the store quickly grew. With locations in La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas, the company has shown steady growth. The management team of Kudler has expressed an interest in effectively integrating technology into its business operations. Seeking the assistance of their accounting firm, a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) was conducted to evaluate Kudler’s current computer systems and use of technology. The analysis covered all hardware and software currently in use by Kudler. The provided brief outlines how Kudler computer systems can be effectively integrated to meet current business needs and improve their accounting operations.
Key Business and Accounting Information Needs Using a business plan to outline Kudler’s initial requirements, $50,000 was used to finance and install a Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) within the company. With the help of Smith Consulting, Kudler’s business needs were analyzed in determining an appropriate REMS platform. The selected REMS platform integrated the current Point of Sale (POS) system with current accounting modules. The accounting modules consisted of the general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, security, asset management and accounting (Virtual Organizational Portal, 2007).
Strengths and Weaknesses
The SWOT analysis of Kudler’s current computer system, hardware, software and use of technology revealed a number of strengths and weaknesses. Kudler currently operates
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