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Module Title
LI Information Systems for Accounting
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Birmingham Business School
Module Code
07 28740
Module Lead
Steve Keepax
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
BSc Accountancy and Finance students only
Exclusions
Description
This module focuses on the nature, detail and development of information accounting systems.
In doing so, it introduces students to legacy systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, the Systems Development Life Cycle and Processes and Controls.
The Module also utilises a Cloud based accountancy system in a Computer Workshop environment to allow each students to establish a "sandpit" accounting system, building in master data for suppliers / customers / inventory before "building" and selling stock. This allows the students to see the lecture material in as close to a “real world context” as is possible.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the ethical issues faced by accounting and finance professionals.
appraise the role, function and operation of internal controls and corporate systems within modern business environments.
evaluate the effectiveness of control and governance systems in practice.