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 and ACCT 252 and (BUS 221 or MATH 211) and BUS 241 and ECON 201 and (MATH 153 or 154 or 170 or 172 or 173)) 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:

explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles,
explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles,
identify the key components and processes of manual and computerized accounting information systems, and
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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