ACB2420 - Accounting information systems

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Overview

The objective of this unit is two-fold. First, the unit provides you with a broad introduction to accounting information systems and the role technology plays in accounting. The focus will be on an introduction to: enterprise systems; database management; documentation methods; internal controls; and the core business processes found in organisations. Second, the unit focuses on corporate modelling theory; models as decision support tools; types and uses of models; benefits and limitations of models; effective spreadsheet design; auditing spreadsheet models and development of various models using an industry standard spreadsheet.

Offerings

S2-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

ACX1100

6 CP

Introduction to financial accounting

ACX1200

6 CP

Accounting for managers

ACB1020

6 CP

Accounting in business

ACB1120

6 CP

Financial accounting 1

ACC1100

6 CP

Introduction to financial accounting

ACC1200

6 CP

Accounting for managers

ACF1100

6 CP

Introduction to financial accounting

ACF1200

6 CP

Accounting for managers

ACW1020

6 CP

Accounting in business

ACW1120

6 CP

Financial accounting 1

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Xiaoxiao Yu

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

examine the role of accounting information systems in analysing and providing decision support to managers

explain the design of accounting information systems and financial models

develop financial models to assist in decision making

apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and / or group activities dealing with accounting information systems and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by ACB2420.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Industry-based learning

Case-based teaching

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

Prescribed e-text book is available through the Monash Library website: Moroney, R., Campbell, F. and Hamilton, J. (2017). Auditing: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition. Milton, Australia: Wiley. Link for access through Monash Library: https://monash.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/tjo511/catau51306392770001751
Optional interactive E-Text is available from the publisher Link to purchase the interactive E-Text: https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/auditing-a-practical-approach-3rd-edition/