ACCT 4800 Accounting Information Systems

The course focuses on the role of the accounting information systems (AIS) and the use of data analytics for operational control and decision making. Topics include accounting transaction cycles, database modeling, internal controls, data analytics, data visualizations, and AIS audit trails. 

Registration Name

Accounting Information Systems

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ACCT 4600

Offered

Demorest: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the role of accounting information systems in both the accounting function as well as the overall organization.
• Understand the interrelationship between the accounting information system and the external financial statements.
• Assess an organization’s internal controls system, and if relevant, identify additional controls to be implemented.
• Breakdown each major accounting transaction cycle, and the source documents that are generated throughout the cycle.
• Analyze a business scenario to create a corresponding database model using relevant database modeling software.
• Use critical thinking to manipulate data in relevant software to answer complex business questions.