Overview
At the core of Accounting Information Systems is the idea that accountants must understand the core business processes that underpin the business activities in an organisation and generate transaction data. Thus, the objective of this unit is to provide you with a broad introduction to the core business processes. Further, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Daisy Seng
Dr Xiaoxiao Yu
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
examine the role of business processes and the use of accounting information systems in capturing and managing information that support the needs of stakeholders
2.
analyse and evaluate the design of business processes and accounting information systems
3.
explain the importance of internal controls and recommend internal controls that cover key business processes and support the achievement of goals
4.
synthesise design principles to develop financial models that assist in decision making
5.
apply critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to analyse, evaluate and interpret business processes and the accounting data that is generated.
Teaching approach
Simulation or virtual practice
Case-based teaching
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Research activities
Work-integrated learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40