School Of BusinessInformation Systems for AccountantsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200399.2
Discipline: ACCOUNTING
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
51269 - Information Systems for Accountants (PG)
Corequisite
200396 Introductory Accounting
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students wishing to enrol in this unit as an elective must gain approval from an Academic Course Advisor (Accounting) and must be enrolled in a postgraduate program in the School of Business.
About this Unit
This unit examines the theory and application of information technology on the accounting discipline. It covers principles of systems analysis, design and database management relating to accounting information systems. The functions, control, data and processes of accounting information systems are discussed in the context of businesses. The communication of accounting information through the internet or intranet and the development of integrated systems is also explored.