Computing and information systems for accounting
Associate Professor Alan Farley
One 3-hour session per week
* First semester
* Clayton
Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the main components of a computer system; be familiar with the basic concepts of computer programming; understand data structures through the use of database software; understand the use of modelling applications in accounting, in the context of a spreadsheet software; be familiar with the basic characteristics of systems and their relationship to the accounting framework; understand the purposes and types of basic accounting information systems within organisations
Synopsis The objective of this subject is to introduce students to concepts of computer systems, information systems and business software that are relevant to accounting applications. Basic concepts of computer programming and data structures are introduced through the use of database software. Modelling applications in accounting are studied in the context of spreadsheet software. The general concepts of information systems are related to the basic accounting framework.
Assessment Written (2 assignments): 40%
* Examination (3 hours):
60%
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