ACC2400 Accounting information systems
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACC2400 Accounting information systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ACB1120, ACF1200, ACX1100, ACC1100, ACW1120, ACX1200, ACC1200, ACW1020, ACF1100 or ACB1020 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACC2400
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ACB1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
- ACF1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACX1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACC1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACW1120Financial accounting 1No reviews yet
- ACX1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACC1200Accounting for managersNo reviews yet
- ACW1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
- ACF1100Introduction to financial accountingNo reviews yet
- ACB1020Accounting in businessNo reviews yet
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACC2400
1 unit list ACC2400 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
At the core of Accounting Information Systems is the idea that accountants must understand the core business processes that underpin the business activities in an organisation and generate transaction data. Thus, the objective of this unit is to provide you with a broad introduction to the core business processes. Further, given the role technology plays in accounting, with many accounting systems being computerised, other topics covered include: how hardware, software and human processes turn data into useful financial and non-financial information for decision making, methods for documenting and analysing business processes, principles of effective spreadsheet design, systems development and maintenance, and the need to understand internal controls in order to ensure (information and other) resources remain secure from losses through both inadvertent and malicious actions.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the role of business processes and the use of accounting information systems in capturing and managing information that support the needs of stakeholders
- 2
analyse and evaluate the design of business processes and accounting information systems
- 3
explain the importance of internal controls and recommend internal controls that cover key business processes and support the achievement of goals
- 4
synthesise design principles to develop financial models that assist in decision making
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to analyse, evaluate and interpret business processes and the accounting data that is generated.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures18 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in work-integrated learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
Learning resources
Required resources
Romney, M.B., Steinbart, P.J., Summers, S.L. & Wood, D.A. (2020). Accounting information systems, Global Edition, 15th Edition, Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 9781292353364
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Where it fits
ACC2400 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Xiaoxiao Yu
- Dr Daisy Seng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACC2400?
You need ACB1120, ACF1200, ACX1100, ACC1100, ACW1120, ACX1200, ACC1200, ACW1020, ACF1100 or ACB1020 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ACC2400?
ACC2400 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ACX3900.
When is ACC2400 offered?
In 2022, ACC2400 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ACC2400?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACC2400 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ACC2400?
ACC2400 is part of Accounting.