ACCT12-111: Accounting Information Systems

Description

Information technology is an essential accounting tool. Amongst other applications, it is used to automate transactions and business processes, streamline reporting and support business analysis. This subject covers the critical evaluation and design of accounting information systems (AIS) and their use in managerial decision-making. It provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of AIS in a broader industry and corporate setting. Emphasis is placed on AIS and technology, control mechanisms, data analysis and reporting. The applied nature of the subject enables the development of practical skills in using accounting software for transaction processing and decision support.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and discuss the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and evaluate how to integrate and manage, maintain or build an AIS system project.
2. Explain and analyse the recording and processing of accounting events, transactions, and control problems from an accounting, auditing and systems perspective.
3. Design and evaluate systems controls used in the operation of accounting systems.
4. Set up, use, and evaluate selected accounting software package/s.
5. Analyse and use accounting information in solving managerial problems and communicate recommendations.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2020 [Standard - Accounting Information Systems]
• May 2020 [Standard - Accounting Information Systems]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]

Subject dates