Accounting Information Systems
PostgraduateUNE-AFM5752027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 20 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $3,976
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Accounting Information Systems
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the motivations and characteristics of accounting information systems, and apply this understanding to solving problems faced by businesses;
- use a range of cognitive, communication, and research skills to investigate, analyse, and reflect critically on the applicability of accounting information systems, theories and practices to business;work independently to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills; and
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the impact of cloud computing on accounting information systems;
- critically evaluate practitioner resources and academic literature relevant to the field of accounting information systems.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Accounting information systems play a significant role in modern businesses by connecting data, technology and people to support effective decision-making and control.
In this unit, you develop an advanced and integrated understanding of accounting systems and analytics, and you apply that understanding to solving business problems. You explore key theories and practices underpinning contemporary accounting information systems, including the software and digital processes used by accounting professionals to manage transactions, information flows and controls. You also examine the emerging role of accountants in driving innovation in systems and controls within organisations.
Drawing on practitioner resources and academic literature, you investigate, analyse and reflect critically on how accounting systems and analytics apply in different business contexts. Throughout the unit, you work independently to plan and execute tasks that build your professional capability in evaluating accounting information system functions for decision-making.
Written Assignment 1: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Written Assignment 2: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Final Examination - Assurance Task: 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1- 4. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit.
There are supervised exams during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exams will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Written Assignment 1 (20%)
- Final Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (60%)
- Written Assignment 2 (20%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UNE-MPA-MAS-2027 - Master of Professional Accounting
Elective
- UNE-MPA-GCE-2027 - Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Professional Accounting
PostgraduateUNE-MPA-MAS
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
PostgraduateUNE-MPA-GCE