Business

BFA221

2012  BFA221  Accounting Information Systems

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BFA221 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This core accounting unit aims to provide you with an understanding of the purpose, nature and operation of the accounting information systems. The unit focuses on technology and the accounting information system and the implications of both for accountants. The implications of the interaction between technology and the accounting information system are also considered. You will gain an appreciation of the differences and similarities of two popular accounting packages through undertaking a self-directed practical comparison of the two. An important understanding to be gained from this unit is that change is ongoing.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

BFA104 and BMA111 (from 2011 only), KXI101 (for continuing students).

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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