Writing Project and Presentation PROJECT INFORMATION: Your family has owned and operated a landscaping business for many years. They were recently approached by a family friend who wants to invest in the company and help it grow to additional locations. The family friend has concerns that the company's accounting system is outdated and should be more computerized. You have offered to help with this transition and research into what type of computerized accounting system or workflow might make sense for the company to switch to. They are currently looking to use QuickBooks Online but know that there are also other alternatives. Based on this information, you have decided to break this project up into 4 stages and in an effort to keep everyone on the same page, you will circulate various memos and present your final findings to your family's friend and the company in a few weeks. Course objectives covered: 1, 2, 3 and 4 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: This project is split into four (4) parts with one (1) part due in each week of the course, representing one stage of this company's project. Stage 1 - you will write a memo to the company reviewing their first choice of accounting software, QuickBooks Online. They think it will help them get started but want to understand more of what it offers. In your memo, review the pros and cons of using QuickBooks Online. Remain focused on QuickBooks Online's features, advantages and disadvantages but do not explore other alternative options yet as that has been designated at Stage 2. Stage 2 - you will write a memo to the company reviewing alternatives to QuickBooks Online. Address what other accounting software can offer as well as pricing for these options. Stage 3 - you will write a memo to the company addressing a major concern of yours that you wanted to be sure was covered in this process: internal controls. Discuss the various changes that must be made when transitioning from a manual accounting system to a computerized accounting system. Consider what processes might need changed or if there are any new opportunities for fraud to take place given this change. Stage 4 - you will present your findings to the family friend who wanted to invest in the company. In your presentation, you will review your research of QuickBooks Online and the alternative choices for the company's accounting software. Be sure to also include a discussion on ways the company can plan to combat any internal control issues that arise from switching to a computerized accounting system. In each stage, be mindful of the end user of your deliverable. In Stages 1 through 3, you are preparing an internal business memo to the company, however, other individuals in the company may read the internal memo. Remain professional and include citations wherever necessary for any outside information you cite as reference for your opinion. Use the template provided above for your memos. For your presentation, use Microsoft PowerPoint to present your findings. You are encouraged to use tables or other graphics to compare/contrast along with other visual aids. Writing Activity: For Week 1, 2 and 3 you will submit a 2-3 page memo with at least 1-2 references from the Keiser University library or other outside source. All written documents and sources used are to be submitted in APA format (use the writing center if needed). APA Formatting & Style Guide_2_.pdf Technology/Collaborative Activity: You will be using Microsoft Word to prepare your memos. You will be presenting and discussing your findings to the class using the voice-over feature in PowerPoint or YouTube. Please be sure the audio is clear and the file or link is accessible in the Week 4 Presentation discussion board. Assignment Due Date Schedule: Week 1: Submit a 2-3 page report for part 1 above explaining your findings as instructed. Week 2: Submit a 2-3 page report for part 2 above explaining your findings as instructed. Week 3: Submit a 2-3 page report for part 3 above explaining your findings as instructed. Week 4: Present and discuss your findings for part 4 above.

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STEP 1 TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction Stage 1 Review of QuickBooks Online Stage 2 Alternatives to QuickBooks Online Stage 3 Transitioning to Computerized Accounting System Stage 4 Findings Presentation ... View the full answer