ACCT305 - Accounting Information Systems

10 cp
Prerequisites ACCT100 Introduction to Accounting
Teaching Organisation

Information plays an essential role in today's business world. Accounting Information Systems have been widely adopted by organisations within both the public and private sectors. Accounting Information Systems also cover both financial and non-financial information for decision making, management control and performance management.This unit aims to provide you with a variety of technology, business analysis concepts including artificial intelligence, as well as skills how current changes in accounting and technology affect the roles of the accountants. It takes an extensive view of accounting information systems that emphasizes the accountants' roles in the use, management, design, and evaluation of the systems as well as how financial transactions are recorded in accounting software. This unit focuses on business processes, business requirements, and how information technology supports those requirements in accounting areas. Students will benefit from knowing about information technology and information systems concepts, and be able to utilize these skills in their accounting careers.