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Core business subsystems and processes that allow an organisation to operate effectively and efficiently; enterprise databases; process and pervasive controls in the context of the development life cycle of accounting information systems; frameworks for evaluation of accounting information systems and their processes.
The three broad aims of the course are to provide students with:* an understanding of the purpose and role of accounting information systems within contemporary organisations;* an awareness of the way in which internal controls and technology interrelate with accounting information systems; and* an understanding of the real-life problems of designing, implementing and using accounting information systems.
Having engaged in learning during the course, students will be able to:1. Analyse accounting transactions and problems from a systems perspective.2. Analyse, design and evaluate controls to be used in the development and operations of accounting systems.3. Analyse and evaluate the usefulness of accounting systems in solving managerial problems.4. Analyse and evaluate different approaches to the development and operation of accounting systems.5. Operate and evaluate selected accounting software packages.
(1) ACCT103 or ACIS103; and (2) INFO123 or ACIS123
ACIS243, AFIS243
Trevor Nesbit
Software/Accounting packages for lab-based practicals: Xero and Excel
Gelinas, Ulric J. , Dull, Richard B; Accounting information systems ; 7th ed; Thomson South-Western, 2008.
Any edition of the textbook is acceptable.Regular reading is strongly advised, both of the required texts and recommended readings including any handouts, since all assigned reading is examinable.
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Domestic fee $734.00
International fee $3,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems .