AFC2160

Computers and accounting

Associate Professor Alan Farley

6 points
* One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: AFC1021/AFC1022 and AFC1031/AFC1032 or ETC1020 and ETC1031/ETC1032, or any first-year mathematics subject
* Prohibition: BUS1060

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.

Synopsis This subject introduces the basic concepts of computer systems, information systems and business software that are relevant to accounting applications. Students will gain experience in basic computer programming using database and spreadsheet software.

Assessment Written (two computer-based assignments): 40%
* Examination (3 hours): 60%