Introductory accounting and financial information systems II
Dr Geoffrey Speight
6 points (MPracAcc), 4 points (GradDipAcc)
* 39 hours per semester
*
First, second, summer semester
* Caulfield, Sydney, Singapore, in-house
(not offered in all locations in all semesters)
* Prerequisites: ACC6500,
ACC6510
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have developed an understanding of information technology and its use in a business environment; the concepts behind a comprehensive accounting package; the role of databases in business computing; the internal control issues relating to computers; the specification and selection issues for major computer systems; the impact of information technology on business processes; the preparation, uses, characteristics and limitations of financial models; effective spreadsheet design principles; advanced logic within financial models; the principles of structured programming in spreadsheet macro languages; designing, testing; debugging, coding and documenting macro programs.
Synopsis Lectures on the topics listed above and practical exercises using Lotus 1-2-3 to develop financial models and using MYOB accounting software.
Assessment Assignment 1 (1000-2000 words or computer based): 15%
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Assignment 2 (1000-2000 words or computer based): 15%
* Examination (3
hours): 70%
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