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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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 80100 Accounting (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Metro College MalaysiaSemester 1Y  
2004Metro College MalaysiaSemester 2Y  
2004UHK SPACE Main CampusTrimester 1AY  
2004UHK SPACE Main CampusTrimester 3AY  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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