Overview

The course may include but will not be limited to: Accounting Information System (AIS) design; Business processes/Transaction processing & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Systems Documentation Techniques; Computer Fraud, Ethics & Cybercrime; AIS applications – Revenue Cycle; AIS Development Strategies and SAGE

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss contemporary AIS issues e.g. big data, cybersecurity, data analytics, XBRL, ERP etc..

• Discuss how AIS are used to record and enable business processes and transaction processing.

• Explain internal controls, fraud, cybercrime and information system controls in a business.

• Explain main concepts of Accounting Information Systems, business processes and the application of Accounting Information Systems in businesses and organisations.

• Explain the database concepts and identify a suitable strategy for selecting an AIS system for a business.

• Prepare and use information systems documentation techniques to understand and document information systems.

• Use computerised accounting system (e.g., SAGE).