AC - 503 Accounting Information Systems

Credits: 3

This course provides practical skills in completing the accounting cycle, auditing, and analyzing accounting information and controls within a computer-based accounting information system. Topics include the role of accountants in AIS, enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), the internal control framework, relational databases and evolving advancements such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and XBRL. Emphasis is given throughout the course to evaluating ethical issues in AIS. Students are required to bring a computer to class.