Available in 2024
Course code

PACC6011

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Examines the theory and practice of Accounting Information Systems. Covers all aspects of the use of information technology to support the contemporary organisation, with particular emphasis on support for Accounting and Finance. Industry-focused case studies and detailed practical exercises are used to underpin the conceptual models used to describe the elements of modern accounting support systems.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Trimester 3 - 2024

Sydney Elizabeth Street

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Trimester 3 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the applications of a computer-based accounting system

2. Appreciate the nature of the interactions between the traditional accounting applications and other transaction management systems

3. Use technology-assisted tools for project control, audit, financial analysis, and reporting


Content

  • Accounting Information Systems and Accountants as Business Analysts
  • Data Modelling, Relational Databases and Enterprise Systems
  • Sales and Collections Business Process
  • Purchases and Payment Business Process
  • Reporting Processes and eXtensible Reporting Language (XBRL)
  • Data Analytics in Accounting
  • Accounting Information Systems and Internal Controls
  • Information Security and Computer Fraud, Monitoring and Auditing AIS
  • The Balanced Scorecard, Business Model Canvas, and Business Value of Information Technology
  • Systems Development and Project Management for AIS and Evaluting AIS Investments
  • Emerging Technologies: Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Automation

Requisite

This course replaces INFT6500. Students who have completed INFT6500 cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

PACC6000 Financial Accounting 1


Assessment items

In Term Test: In Class Online Test

Online Learning Activity: Online Assignment

Formal Examination: Final Examination


Contact hours

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street

Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street

Online Activity-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
  • 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline