302609 (v.2) Accounting (Computer Packages) 505
| 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. |
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| 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 references. |
| Unit Texts: | Flanders, D. and Gourlay, D. (2003) MYOB 12: Comprehensive Edition, Nelson Thomson Learning, Victoria, Australia [ISBN 0170103978] - Essential. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Blackboard Multiple Choice On-line Quizzes 15%. Practical Workshop Assessment Tasks 85%. 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 | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
