MMPA 513 Accounting Systems, Ethics and Technology Assignment Tri 1 2026

MMPA 513 Course learning objectives (CLo Outcomes)

Students who pass this course should be able to:

• Discuss the roles undertaken by accountants with respect to information systems;
• Explain the purpose, assumptions, functions and implications of accounting systems within organisations (including the impact of web-based technologies on accounting information systems);
• Explain the acquisition, documentation and management of accounting data;
• Recognise the risks associated with accounting systems and the control practices required to mitigate those risks; and
• Discuss the project methodology employed to develop, implement and maintain an accounting information system.

Assessment:

Case study:

Jodie previously worked for a Chartered Accounting firm in the tax area. She has just joinedan internationally renowned employment agency, specifically recruiting accounting staff forcorporates   and   the   public   sector.   Jodie   is   responsible   for   advertising   staff   positions.   Inaddition,   she   is   expected   to   use   her   many   contacts   to   find   suitable   candidates   for   theadvertised jobs.

Recently at a party she caught up with Ken who works at her old firm. She says "Ken, youshould apply for the job I am advertising at the Defence Force. Blane has already applied, butI   don't   think   he   will   pass   the   security test   -   you   know   he   has   a   conviction   from   thatunfortunate petty theft incident last year". 

Ken wasn't quite so sure, but he also wanted something from Jodie - he is the treasurer of thelocal childcare organisation and wonders if she could do the audit of the annual accounts forhim. "It's not a hard job and we'll give you vouchers for a meal out at Logan Brown - youwon't need to declare it for tax!

Required:

1. Identify two ethical principles that are challenged by the above scenario and define them.

2. Use the ethical decision-making model:
a. Choose one ethical issue raised by the scenario, 
b. Identify three alternative courses of action that could be taken in respect of thischallenge to the ethical principles and 
c. Outline the consequences of taking those actions.
d. Identify the best course of action for dealing with this issue. 

Ensure that the course of action is consistent with the Code of Ethics principles