The course provides general introduction to the three levels of Financial Information Systems with emphasis on operational Level Accounting Information Systems. The major components of computerized accounting systems are discussed. Reviews on various accounting subsystems design are done by the students while also considering integrated systems.
The course Accounting
Information Systems covers Over all data flow systems emphasizing financial
information and computerized systems for accounting. Core coverage of business
processes, transaction cycles, and internal controls.
An understanding of business processes is fundamental to contemporary auditing,
and professional and legal considerations relating to an organization’s
internal control processes. Following a Business Process Approach, Accounting
Information Systems stresses information, communication, and networking
technology within the context of business processes, transaction cycles and
internal control structure and fraud.
- Teacher: Elaine K