ACW2420 · Monash University
Accounting information systems
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
The objective of this unit is two-fold. First, the unit provides you with a broad introduction to accounting information systems and the role technology plays in accounting. The focus will be on an introduction to: enterprise systems; database management; documentation methods; internal controls; and the core business processes found in organisations. Second, the unit focuses on corporate modelling theory; models as decision support tools; types and uses of models; benefits and limitations of models; effective spreadsheet design; auditing spreadsheet models and development of various models using an industry standard spreadsheet.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Presentation | Presentation | 10% |
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 55% |
| 2 - Exercise | Exercise | 35% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |