acc1ais accounting and info systems
ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ACC1AIS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles which govern the preparation, presentation and communication of accounting information. You will prepare accounting information for both internal and external stakeholders by using relevant information technology as well as the management of information systems. This subject is a prerequisite to further study in accounting
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ACC1AMD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ACC1IFA
Equivalent subjects ACC1IFA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Financial Accounting - Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making | Prescribed | S. Carlon, R. McAlpine-Mladenovic, C. Palm, L. Mitrione, N. Kirk and L. Wong, 5th Edition | John Wiley & Sons Australia |
| Readings | Accounting Information Systems: Understanding Business processes | Recommended | Considine, S., Parkes A., Olesen K., Blount Y., & Speer, D., 4th Edition | John Wiley & Sons Auatralia Ltd |
| Readings | Accounting Information Systems | Recommended | Romney, M., Steinbart, P. J., Mula, J., McNamara, R., & Tonkin T., 2013 | Pearson Australia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and apply relevant accounting and information systems skills to the development, operation, maintenance and control of accounting information systems
- Activities:
- Tutorials and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply the key concepts and principles underlying the recognition, measurement, recording and provision of accounting information using manual and computerised accounting systems
- Activities:
- Tutorials and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify and interpret the role of ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility (including sustainability) in using accounting information systems
- Activities:
- Tutorials and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate a computer lab (or labs) which fits 40 students concurrently."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Ashman
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate a computer lab (or labs) which fits 40 students concurrently."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate TLC 315 and 316 concurrently so that each workshop will fit 40 students. Otherwise, please allocate another computer lab which fits 40 students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate TLC 315 and TLC 316 concurrently so that each workshop will fit 40 students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate a computer lab (or labs) which fits 40 students concurrently."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Nalder
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject requires a computer lab for the students to do their work. Please allocate a computer lab (or labs) which fits 40 students concurrently."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudy Louie
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Lecture/Workshop Preparations (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Lecture/Workshop Assessments (400 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Individual Assignment (1200 words) | Please check subject learning guide for further details. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Final Exam (2 Hours) | Hurdle requirement. Students must achieve at least 40% in the final examination as well as an overall total of 50% to pass the subject. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |