ACF5904 - Accounting information systems

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Overview

Because most accounting systems are computerised, accountants must understand software and information systems to turn data into financial information and to develop and evaluate controls. This unit builds an understanding of the way accounting information systems work so that you may use, analyse and contribute to the design of accounting information systems and subsystems. Accordingly, the unit provides you with an understanding of critical information technologies that drive information systems; core business processes that allow an organisation to operate efficiently and effectively; common documentation tools used to diagram and assess business processes and databases; and internal control concepts that can be applied to mitigate risks.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-EVENING

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Brett Considine

Learning outcomes

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

understand the use of information systems for business and analyse and make recommendations on the utilisation and design of such systems

interpret business process documentation including flowcharts and data flow diagrams

communicate with database professionals about the design of databases

critique computerised and manual business processes in terms of their exposure to risk, and suggest internal controls that address the risks

apply critical thinking and problem solving to activities dealing with accounting information systems.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-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

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40