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AFW2851 - Accounting information systems and financial modelling6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSLUndergraduate Faculty of Business and EconomicsOffered
Berwick First semester 2008 (Day) SynopsisThe 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:
AssessmentWithin semester assessment: 30% Examination: (3 hours) 70% Contact hours3 hours per week PrerequisitesProhibitionsAFC2160, AFC2851, AFF2051, AFF2851, AFW2051, BUS1060, BUS3030 |