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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

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