Auditing Controls in ERP Systems

ERP Systems

Week 01: Introduction

Week 1 Wrap-up: Introduction

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Thanks all for persisting through some of the first on-line class issues we had.  I trust you were able to genuinely participate and learned about what we’re doing in the class as well as starting to learn the core concepts.

A couple of key messages I hope you took from the first class:

  • What Business Functions and Business Processes are and what the differences are.  This is a core concept and you can count it will be on the Exam.
  • ERP Systems are highly functional but complex in many dimensions
  • Real world control failures do happen – we’ll learn by looking at some real world examples
  • Internal control framework drivers and and components.

 

Note: there are no Questions for Week 1 – today we start focusing on Week 2 material, questions, etc.

 

 

On-Line Classes: Lessons Learned

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Some specifics I learned from our fist class that hopefully will make all future classes happen more smoothly:

  • The password for all classes is ‘Process‘.  I apologize for not sharing that prior to our first class.
  • Background conversations, noise, etc. can be very distracting with many people on-line.  Please, when you first join the class – place yourself on Mute.  Remain there except when you wish to contribute or during breakout sessions.
  • If you can’t join class via your computer (e.g. stuck in traffic, …) you can at minimum you can call into the class on your phone with this information:
    Call the number below and enter the access code:  646 715 360Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada):1-855-244-8681

    Call-in toll number (US/Canada):1-650-479-3207

    Link to all global call-in numbers (View Online in WebEx)

    Show toll-free dialing restrictions

  • I posted the video capture of the SAP logon section of the class – See Schedule -> Week 1 and Week 2.   I plan to capture a video of each class and will post a link to it the next day after class.

What to do this week (and all future weeks)

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(Updated Thursday September 1 – corrected incorrect dates and times – differed from what I shared in Class 1)

I want to go over your weekly activities a second time to make sure there is no confusion.

  • Via the Schedule menu watch the video lecture (if any), read the assignments and explore the additional materials for the week.
  • Each Tuesday (am) you will find a post of ~ 4 questions about that week’s readings and other content.
  • After finishing the videos, readings and other content, write a one or two paragraph comment on at least one (1) of the posted questions.  Comment by selecting Leave a Reply option at the bottom of my post on the course blog (Leave a Comment link also works).  Replies are due by 11:59 pm Sunday.
    (Note: I must approve your first reply or comment so don’t expect to see it right away. After that it will be automatic.)
  • Once everyone’s readings comments are on the blog, I expect you to read them over and comment on them.  Comments need to be posted on the class blog before 11:59 pm on Sunday.
    Note: Four (4) substantive comments each week considered a B.
  • Class (Monday)
  • I may post a summary note (if any) on Tuesday

To learn to the material well you need to be actively engaged in the online discussion.  Check it out and contribute everyday.  If you have questions, put them in a post or reply online so that everyone can see the answer.  If you find yourself confused, call me and we will talk about it (609.206.9783).

Welcome to MIS 5121 Online

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Welcome to MIS 5121 Online!  I hope you are as excited to get started as I am.  You will learn the the fundamentals of ERP Systems, the business processes they enable and the controls necessary to assure they work properly.

In preparation, please see course content and requested activities in menu path: Schedule -> First Half of Semester -> Week 1: Introduction

We will begin class on Monday, August 29th when we will review the structure of the course, what I am expecting from you, and introduce to some basics of the core concepts we cover in the course: Business Processes, ERP Systems and Controls.  You’ll also be introduced to the SAP system we’ll use for many of the course assignments.

This class session (as we’ll do every week) will be conducted as a Webex meeting.  I expect that you will join with full audio and video working.

See you all on Webex Monday night the 29th.

Ed