AFC2851 - Accounting information systems and financial modelling

Leader: Dr Ian Beaman

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The objective of this unit is two-fold. First, the unit provides students 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.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• examine the role of accounting information systems in analysing and providing decision support to managers;
• explain the design of accounting information systems and financial models;
• develop financial models to assist in decision making;
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with accounting information systems.

Assessment

Assignments: 40%
Examination (3 hours) 60%.

Contact hours

2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites

AFC1021 or AFC1022

Prohibitions

AFC2160, AFF2851, AFW2851, BUS1060, BUS3030