Accounting Systems and Processes
PostgraduateTAS-BFA5042023
Course information for 2023 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Accounting Systems and Processes
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate the roles played by accounting information system in modern business organisations.
- Explain and critically appraise the major accounting information systems construction and development issues and activities including data management.
- Demonstrate oral and written presentation of business process documentation techniques.
- Week 1-Accounting information systems - an overview; Business processes and enterprise resource planning systems
- Week 2-Systems documentation techniques; Relational databases
- Week 3-Database design and implementation using ER and REA models
- Week 4-Systems development process and technology concepts
- Week 5-In class test
- Week 6-Control and accounting information systems (controls for security, confidentiality, privacy, processing integrity and availability)
- Week 7-Control and accounting information systems (controls for security, confidentiality, privacy, processing integrity and availability)
- Week 8-Accounting information systems applications (transaction cycles)
- Week 9-Computer fraud and abuse techniques and auditing computer-based information systems
- Week 10-Practical
- Week 11-Practical
- Week 12-Excel spreadsheets
- Week 13-Revision
This subject focuses on the key accounting systems and processes which support an organisation's business and enhance decision-making capabilities. The strategic implications of information systems will be analysed, and students will be introduced to the development, implementation, and maintenance of various types of accounting information systems. You will gain a foundational understanding of the underlying information technologies and topics covered including emerging technologies and business models technologies. You will demonstrate your knowledge through projects that simulate real world applications and systems.
- Invigilated online test (35%)
- Group Assignment (30%)
- Individual Assignment (35%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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