acc1ais accounting and information systems

ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ACC1AIS

2020

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesACC1AMD

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Financial Accounting - Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorS. Carlon, R. McAlpine-Mladenovic, C. Palm, L. Mitrione, N. Kirk and L. Wong

Year2019

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Australia

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Accounting Information Systems: Understanding Business processes

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorB.Considine,A.Parkes,K.Olesen,Y.Blount,D,Speer

Year2017

Edition/Volume5 edition

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Auatralia Ltd

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and apply relevant accounting and information systems skills to the development, operation, maintenance and control of accounting information systems
02. Apply the key concepts and principles underlying the recognition, measurement, recording and provision of accounting information using manual and computerised accounting systems
03. Identify and interpret the role of ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility (including sustainability in using accounting information systems
04. Develop written communication skills to explain the significance of accounting data and to compose narratives for the implications of those data.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two online tests (500 words equivalent in total) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2

Ongoing in-class assessment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AOtherIndividualNo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Individual Assignment (500 words equivalent) Please check subject learning guide for further details.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

3 hour written examination (3,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3