The study of computerized accounting information systems with emphasis on reporting objectives, management needs, transaction trails, documentation, security, internal controls, and the integration of accounting systems in the evaluation and selection of
accounting
Description
Course Description
The
study of computerized accounting information systems with emphasis on reporting
objectives, management needs, transaction trails, documentation, security,
internal controls, and the integration of accounting systems in the evaluation
and selection of software. Systems analysis techniques are discussed using the
systems development life cycle model.
Course Learning Objectives
By
the end of this course, students will be able to 1) identify advanced
applications in AIS design and implementation, including the systems life
cycle, information technology, and computerized systems; 2) create
comprehensive sets of internal controls, including those under the COSO and
COBIT frameworks; 3) learn the basics of database design; and 4) match XBRL and
its importance to society.
The
book covered in this class is Pearson Custom Book of Accounting
Information Systems (14th Ed.) by Romney/Steinbart. We have covered chapters
1-4 covering topics of rational database and IS controls & reliability
(security, privacy, integrity).
