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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0201-405-001 |
| Instructor: | Charles Baker |
| Days: | Monday Wednesday 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise 109 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
For majors only |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This course focuses on techniques for the analysis and evaluation of accounting information systems. Topics include an introduction to accounting systems, including documentation and design theory; accounting file structure; hardware/ software selection and impact on accounting systems; system life cycle, including accounting controls; and systems implementation and maintenance from the auditor's standpoint. This course will require use of computer resources and an audit practice set as a learning tool on how to conduct an audit. |
| Learning Goals: |
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to: Identify and assess risks associated with accounting information systems.Assess standard business processes.Use internal controls to mitigate risk in information systems and business processes. Perform data analytics using visualization. Discuss emerging and disruptive technologies impacting the accounting profession. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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