Accounting Information Systems

• • Introduction and Overview of Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
  • Introduction to business processes and systems documentation and techniques
  • AIS Cycles - The Revenue Cycle: Sales to Cash Collections
  • AIS Cycles - The Expenditure Cycle: Purchases to Cash Disbursements
  • AIS Cycles - The Human Resource Cycle: Payroll sub-cycle
  • AIS Cycles - The Production Cycle and the General Ledger and Reporting System
  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • An Introduction to Systems Development and AIS Development Strategies
  • Fraud, ethics and cyber crime
  • Enterprise Risk Management and AIS Controls
  • Future developments and subject review

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:

• TAS-BFA104-Accounting Context and Method

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)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

The rise of digital technology in the modern economy has seen the need for knowledge and skills in relation to Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Information Systems (IS) becoming crucial, central and critical components of any business related degree program. There is a need for business students to exhibit their understanding of IS and ICT and its application in a business environment. This subject provides an introduction to accounting information systems and information communication technology, as well as their design and use. It covers the key accounting systems and processes which support an organisation's business and enhance its decision-making capabilities. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the underlying information technologies and topics covered including emerging technologies and business models technologies. Students will interact with popular accounting information systems during this subject.

• Test or Quiz (20%)
• Exam (40%)
• Assignment Case Studies (40%)

Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22

Next study term: 11 Sep 22 to 09 Dec 22