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ACCT 248 Accounting Information Systems

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Accounting Information Systems (AIS), focusing on the design, control, and operation of these systems within an enterprise. Students will learn to identify and address the information needs of decision-makers, ensuring robust business process controls in AIS design. The course highlights the pivotal role of AIS in enterprise resource planning systems, emphasizing the integration and flow of financial information across an organization. Throughout the course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how AIS supports effective management, auditing, and process development in today’s dynamic business environment. Practical experience will be presented to illustrate real-world accounting processes, enhancing students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the skills to design, manage, and audit accounting information systems, ensuring they are prepared to meet the evolving demands of the business world.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ACCT 111

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

  1. Outline how accounting information flows through an accounting system.
  2. Apply data collection skills utilized by management when planning, evaluating, and controlling business activities within an organization.
  3. Summarize fraud awareness and control implementation techniques.
  4. Define the fundamentals of information security and database technology.
  5. Identify documentation techniques and the steps in the system development process.

Course Objectives

  1. Outline how accounting information flows through an accounting system.

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  2. Apply data collection skills utilized by management when planning, evaluating, and controlling business activities within an organization.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam/Quiz
  3. Summarize fraud awareness and control implementation techniques.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam/Quiz
  4. Define the fundamentals of information security and database technology.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam/Quiz
  5. Identify documentation techniques and the steps in the system development process.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam/Quiz