ACCT 245 - Accounting Information Systems

(R only)

Concepts and techniques of analyzing, designing, and implementing accounting information systems. Evaluation of computer- and non-computer-based information systems and software for organizations of various kinds. PREREQUISITE(S): ACCT 222 or consent of department. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Describe the fundamental concepts, theories, roles, hardware, and applications of information systems to the field of accounting.
Identify, explain, assess, and apply fundamental techniques that are critical to user-specific needs.
Define, discuss, and interpret accounting information system structure in terms of their function, design, and control relationships.
Plan, interpret, and compose data models that synthesize the accounting information system processes within an organization.
Explain the underlying theory behind various types of databases.

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