ACCT 455 - Accounting Information Systems

Description:
Accounting information system development process and related information systems technologies. Includes the application, control, and audit of accounting information systems. ACCT 455 and ACCT 555 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 350, and admission to accounting major and completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251, ACCT 252, BUS 221, BUS 241, ECON 130, ECON 201, MATH 153) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Students will be able to explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles.
Students will be able to explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles.
Students will be able to identify the key components and processes of manual and computerized accounting information systems.
Students will be aware of current issues and emerging technologies that affect the evolution of accounting information systems in a global economy mediated by networked digital technologies.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/15

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