HYPERBOLIC BROWSER FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

OF ANERP UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING

CURRICULUM

Zane L. SwansonZSwanson@alum.mit.edu

University of Central Oklahoma2011

Introduction

Knowledge Management ERP overview

Hyperbolic browser theoretical characteristics

Hyperbolic browser application development

Conclusions

OUTLINE

Objectives of hyperbolic browser for ERP curriculum

- Knowledge Management (KM) - Course work

Introduction

What is KM? - Accounting Ontology - Coursework

KM ERP Overview

Accounting ERP Curriculum

Order Entry ERP GL Entry

Use of Information Technology (AACSB).

Report of US parent and foreign subsidary

Foreign Exchange

Analytical Skills (AACSB).

Cost Report Costing

Flow chart business process of ERP

Prepare Budget

ERP Setup

Management Decisions

Reflective Thinking Skills (AACSB).

Consolidation

GP Project/Case Class Objective Related Standards

1.The nodes or components of the tree diminish in size the farther away they are from the center of the display

2.The number of nodes or components grows exponentially from parent to child.

Hyperbolic browser theoretical characteristics

Detailed transaction level Financial statement level (roll up)

HYPERBOLIC BROWSWER APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Figure 2 Value Chain

Raw Material -> Manufacturing -> Finished Inventory -> Sales

Figure 3 Node Diagram

Figure 4 ERP to Financials

Figure 5 Transformed Financials

Hyperbolic browser provides a navigation tool to KM and ERP for

- Curriculum - Classwork

Advantage – greater clarity / understanding

Disadvantage – program/data entry cost

CONCLUSIONS