INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems

Later Year Course

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Information Systems
Offered in	First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Business systems form an integral part of the operation of the modern business organisations. This course takes a close look at the way these systems are structured in organisations, typically in enterprise-wide systems such as ERP systems, to ensure that they are able to successfully collect and process information relating to their core transactions. To this end, this course focuses on the main transaction cycles and business processes, the technologies required for these activities, as well as the international controls required to regulate their operation. Students will gain a detailed understanding of these transaction cycles and business processes by focusing on theory as well as engaging in practice. This course also considers some relevant developments such as new message protocols like XML and XBRL used in electronic commerce that are particularly important to users of financial accounting information such as analysts and investors.
Learning Outcomes	Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to: Understand the role of computerbased accounting systems, and the business processes that support these systems, in contemporary organisations. Understand the concept of business exchange and how they map into the REA framework Understand the importance of organisational controls in the operation of enterprise systems such as the SAP AG ERP system. Have a understanding of how the basic accounting processes are implemented in the SAP AG system. Understand the use of XBRL in commerce.
Indicative Assessment	Tutorial Participation - Attendance is expected 5% Mid Semester Exam 15% Assignment 20% Final Examination (Closed Book, 3 hour) 60%
Workload	Lectures - Each week the lecture session will include a two hour lecture outlining the major issues pertaining to each week's theme. This lecture will provide an overview only, and you are required to supplement this lecture with reading from the text and other sources. Tutorials - Every student is required to enrol in one tutorial group.
Areas of Interest	Accounting and Business Information Systems
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	Students should have an understanding of information systems equivalent to that of students successfully completing INF1001 Foundations of Electronic Commerce and Information Systems. Further, students who would like to take this subject and feel that they have sufficient academic or practical experience in accounting and information systems may want to discuss this possibility with the Course Coordinator.
Requisite Statement	INFS1001 Business Information Systems or BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
Prescribed Texts	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=INFS2005
Preliminary Reading	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=INFS2005
Indicative Reading List	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=INFS2005
Other Information
Academic Contact	See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=INFS2005

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