ACCT 2820 Accounting Information Systems

Design, implementation, and control of computerized accounting systems and data integrity.

Course overview

This course covers the design, implementation, and control of computerized accounting systems. You will learn how to ensure data integrity in digital financial environments. The course focuses on the practical application of information systems in accounting.

Who takes this course

This course is required for students in the following programs:

• Accounting
• Accounting (Part-time)

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• ACCT 1680 Managerial Accounting Concepts
• ACCT 2100 Cost Accounting Systems

Learning outcomes

• Evaluate the role of information systems in supporting financial reporting and managerial decision-making.
• Design logical and physical models for computerized accounting systems.
• Implement internal controls to ensure data integrity and prevent fraud in digital environments.
• Analyse accounting data using database management tools and query languages.
• Assess the ethical and legal implications of data privacy in accounting information systems.

Evaluation