12988 (v.3) Accounting (Computer Packages) 220

Area:

School of Accounting

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Provides practical hands-on knowledge and skills needed to implement and use a fully integrated accounting software package. Topics include - Introduction to MYOB, System Development Life Cycle, analysis and design of accounting information systems, principles of accounting software selection.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated practical hands-on skills in the setting up and use of a fully integrated accounting software package that is currently used in commerce. Described the principles of accounting software selection. Explained the strategic issues and risks associated with accounting software acquisition and IT investments. Displayed an understanding of both current and future trends in the accounting software market. Demonstrated an understanding of the systems development life cycle and the accountant's role in the analysis and design of accounting information systems.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed unit references.

Unit Texts:

Cheetham. C, and Ring. J, (2000), A Live Data Approach - MYOB Learner's Guide, 12th ed., Wollongong, One Stop Business Solutions. Romney, M.B. and Steinbart, P.J., (2000), Accounting Information Systems, 8th ed., Prentice Hall International.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Blackboard Multiple Choice Online Quizzes 25%. Practical Workshop Assessment Tasks 75%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Metro College Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Metro College Malaysia	Semester 2	Y
2004	UHK SPACE Main Campus	Trimester 1A	Y
2004	UHK SPACE Main Campus	Trimester 3A	Y