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ACT506 - Accounting Information Systems

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Accounting and Finance

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (ACT501)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

Accounting is a critical activity in the efficient running of organisations from microbusiness to the largest multinational organisation. Most organisations use some form of computer-based information system from simple spreadsheets and fully integrated eCommerce packages. This unit provides students with advanced skills and knowledge of computer based accounting systems and their application. Students analyse the application of automated systems relative to the main transaction cycles and core business processes. Students will critically evaluate the importance of accounting system controls and the means for incorporating controls into the information systems is discussed.

Note: Students should have already completed or be concurrently enrolled in ACT502.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate a critical understanding of the movement and transformation of accounting data and information across and between systems.
2.	Critically analyse the principles of internal controls and their application relative to accounting information systems in various organisational contexts.
3.	Apply the tools of accounting systems such as spread sheets, flowchart development, coding, and forms design and decision tables.
4.	Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles, techniques and methodologies used in the evaluation of accounting packages.
5.	Demonstrate the ability to appropriately evaluate the applicability of accounting packages to satisfy different business requirements.
6.	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles underlying the accurate acquisition, transformation and recording of accounting information.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Weekly online quizzes (10 x 15 minutes)	10%	1,2,3,4,5
2.	Group assignment (4000 - 6000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,5,6
3.	Final Examination (3 hours)	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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