ACCT 332 is Liberty's accounting information systems and internal control course in the BS in Accounting. Its written work is four forums, an article review, and a research paper built in three steps: topic, abstract and annotated bibliography; final abstract and outline; and the 8 to 10-page final paper.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as ACCT 332 Accounting and Control, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as ACCT332.
What ACCT 332 covers
From the catalog, in brief: In-depth, applied study of how accounting information systems work in current business, emphasizing the internal control features needed for accurate and reliable data, how information is recorded, summarized and reported in manual and computerized systems, and current accounting technology and data analysis tools.
The course builds in-depth, applied knowledge of how accounting information systems work in modern businesses, emphasizing the internal control features needed for accurate, reliable data and how information is recorded, summarized and reported in manual and computerized systems with current technology and data analysis tools. The text is Richardson, Chang and Smith, Accounting Information Systems, read through LearnSmart.
Four exams (400 points) have no guide here. The research paper carries 250 points across its three steps, with the final (175) due in the last week.
Textbook named in the published guide: Richardson, Chang, & Smith, Accounting Information Systems (2018). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
ACCT 332 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 75 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 100 words |
| 2 | Research Paper Topic, Abstract and Annotated Bibliography | 25 | A topic, a 50-word abstract and at least 8 annotated sources |
| 3 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 75 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 100 words |
| 4 | Research Paper Abstract and Outline | 50 | A 100-word abstract and a 1 to 2-page outline |
| 5 | Discussion Board Forum 3 | 75 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 100 words |
| 6 | Article Review | 50 | 600 to 800 words |
| 7 | Discussion Board Forum 4 | 75 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 100 words |
| 8 | Research Paper Final | 175 | 8 to 10 pages, not including title and reference pages |
Week 1: Discussion Board Forum 1
A 300-word thread answering the questions with 2 sources, and three 100-word replies with a source each. How to write ACCT 332 Week 1 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 2: Research Paper Topic, Abstract and Annotated Bibliography
Submit your research topic for approval with a 50-word abstract and an annotated bibliography of at least 8 sources. How to write ACCT 332 Week 2 Research Paper Topic, Abstract and Annotated Bibliography.
Week 3: Discussion Board Forum 2
The second forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 332 Week 3 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 4: Research Paper Abstract and Outline
A finalized 100-word abstract and a 1 to 2-page outline that gives the structure for the final paper. How to write ACCT 332 Week 4 Research Paper Abstract and Outline.
Week 5: Discussion Board Forum 3
The third forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 332 Week 5 Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 6: Article Review
A 600 to 800-word review of a relevant journal article published in the last 5 years. How to write ACCT 332 Week 6 Article Review.
Week 7: Discussion Board Forum 4
The last forum, with the same rules. How to write ACCT 332 Week 7 Discussion Board Forum 4.
Week 8: Research Paper Final
The 8 to 10-page final research paper with at least 8 scholarly sources and the abstract from the earlier step. How to write ACCT 332 Week 8 Research Paper Final.
How ACCT 332 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four forums are 75 each (300). The research paper is 250 (topic, abstract and bibliography 25; abstract and outline 50; final 175), the article review 50, four exams 400 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (4) | 300 |
| Research Paper Final | 175 |
| Research Paper Abstract and Outline | 50 |
| Research Paper Topic, Abstract and Annotated Bibliography | 25 |
| Article Review | 50 |
| Exams (4) | 400 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 900 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach ACCT 332
Choose an AIS or control topic in Week 1 with at least 8 scholarly sources: internal controls under SOX 404, segregation of duties in ERP systems, continuous auditing, blockchain in accounting, cybersecurity controls or data analytics in audit.
Forum replies go to three classmates, more than most courses, and each needs a source.
Questions students ask
How long is the ACCT 332 research paper?
8 to 10 pages (title and reference pages not counted) with at least 8 scholarly sources and the abstract from the earlier step, in current APA.
How long are ACCT 332 forum posts?
A thread of at least 300 words with at least 2 sources and replies to at least 3 classmates of at least 100 words with 1 source each.
Working through ACCT 332 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.