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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

307979 (v.2) Accounting Technologies and Computer Applications 574

Area: School of Accounting
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Computer Laboratory: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus: Addresses a subset of both the knowledge and competency requirements of the International Federation of Accountants International Education Guide 11 (IEG11, 2003), 'Information Technology for Professional Accountants'. Prepares professional accountants to work in the information technology environment. Provides professional accountants with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to enable them to demonstrate a required level of competency in the use of information technology and computer-based information systems. Specifically addresses three key competency areas identified in IEG11: Appendix 1, General Information Technology Knowledge Requirements: Systems Acquisition and Development; Appendix 2, User Role Competencies; Appendix 5, Designer Role Competencies This unit is of significant practical use for students who will be intensive users (and preparers) of financial statements in their prospective careers e.g. accountants, credit analysts, securities analysts, financial consultants, and those intending a career in banking or merchant banking.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 080101 Accounting
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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