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. |
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 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. |
Field of Education: | 80100 Accounting (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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