ACW2420 Accounting information systems
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACW2420 Accounting information systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ACF1100, ACW1120, ACB1120 or ACC1100 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 110%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACW2420
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACW2420
2 units list ACW2420 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The objective of this unit is two-fold. First, the unit provides you with a broad introduction to accounting information systems and the role technology plays in accounting. The focus will be on an introduction to: enterprise systems; database management; documentation methods; internal controls; and the core business processes found in organisations. Second, the unit focuses on corporate modelling theory; models as decision support tools; types and uses of models; benefits and limitations of models; effective spreadsheet design; auditing spreadsheet models and development of various models using an industry standard spreadsheet.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment45%
- Examination55%
- Presentation10%
- Exercise35%
- Examination55%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine the role of accounting information systems in analysing and providing decision support to managers
- 2
assess and recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounting information systems' processes and controls in the context business environment
- 3
present well-designed financial models for decision making for the relevant stakeholders
- 4
apply accounting knowledge to record business transactions using an accounting software.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ACW2420 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Siew Eu-Gene
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACW2420?
You need ACF1100, ACW1120, ACB1120 or ACC1100 before you enrol.
What can I take after ACW2420?
ACW2420 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ACW3900 and ACX3900.
When is ACW2420 offered?
In 2025, ACW2420 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ACW2420?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACW2420 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 110% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ACW2420?
ACW2420 is part of Accountancy.