acc5fas financial accounting information systems

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ACC5FAS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides postgraduate students with an understanding of the preparation of accounting information, both internal and external to the organisation. A particular focus of the subject is the use of information technology in the preparation of this information as well as the management of information systems. Students will learn generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements which govern the preparation and presentation of accounting information. This subject is a prerequisite to further study in accounting.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

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

AuthorShirley Carlon, Rosina McAlpine, Chrisann Lee, Lorena Mitrione, Lily Wong and Ngaire Kirk.

Year2019

Edition/Volume6th Edition

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

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Accounting Information Systems

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorParkes A., Considine B., Blount Y., Olesen K.

YearN/A

Edition/Volume5th edition

PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Australia

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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 - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Examine the nature of accounting information systems and their relationship to its organisation's processes, control, planning and strategy.

02. Examine the purpose and nature of controls in the operation and management of accounting information systems and the accountant's role in these activities

03. Identify accounting information systems development activities and the accountant's role in these activities.

04. Examine the operation, controls and the uses of the revenue, expenditure and general ledger processes.

05. Apply the relevant accounting and information systems knowledge to report financial information using computerised system and to analyse the company's performance.

06. Identify the key social responsibility issues related to the practice of accounting and information systems.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words	N/A	Central exam	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words	N/A	Central exam	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlireza Vafaei

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group assignment equivalent to 1,000 words per student	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One final 3-hour examination. Equivalent to 3,000 words	N/A	Central exam	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Individual assignment. Equivalent to 1000 words	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6