Computer Information System Brief

Computer Information System Brief

Kudler Fine Foods is a client of the accounting firm where you work. Kudler’s management is interested in effectively integrating technology into its business operations. They have asked you to prepare a brief detailing how computer systems might be more effectively integrated to meet their business needs and improve their accounting operations.

· Resources: Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization found by using the link on your student Web site titled Virtual Business Portal.

· Prepare a brief of no more than 1,400 words in which you address the following:

o Identify Kudler’s key business and accounting information needs.

o Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use, including hardware and software.

o Explain what opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions for improving Kudler’s ability to maximize these opportunities.

o Evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter given their current systems and offer your suggestions, in terms of using technology.

o Use APA formatting where appropriate for references, citations, and title page.

Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet food store founded by Kathy Kudler on June 18, 1998, who later on opened two other stores in 2000 and 2003 all in the San Diego metropolitan area. Each store offers a wide variety of bakery and pastry Products, fresh produce, Fresh Meat & Seafood, Condiments and Packaged Foods, Cheese and Specialty Dairy Products. Kathy made it a point that her stores’ mission is to "shop the world" for their products and purchase only the finest of products.

Kathy knows that Information technology is essential for the success of her business operations and want an information system that would efficiently and effectively improve her business and accounting operations. She is interested in integrating an up to date accounting and business information technology into her...