ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Overview

The digital transformation of business operations has led to an increasing demand for accounting and business professionals to develop information and communications technology (ICT) skills. This subject is designed to develop your ICT skills in the context of accounting practice. You will learn the impact of ICT on an organisation’s environment and how it is used to analyse data and support operational and management decision making. Systems design and development, database management systems, database design, relational database, responsible data management, and emerging accounting technologies are also discussed.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Alireza Vafaei

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Accounting Information Systems

Prescribed - Book - Accounting Information Systems, 15th Global Edition

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Explain the role of accounting information systems and technology in business processes to support operational and management decision making

Apply relevant ICT to analyse data, and identify, report and manage risks in an organisation

Use an accounting software package to manage business processes

Assess the adequacy of ICT processes and controls, and develop strategies for improvement

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