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<p>This unit delves into the contemporary integration of accounting and logistics systems, revolutionizing the operations of modern businesses and consequently redefining the accountant's role and organizational structures. Emphasizing the latest advancements, it addresses the challenges and opportunities the accounting profession encounters with the surge in online accounting systems. Students gain practical skills in selecting, utilizing, analyzing, and implementing computer-based accounting packages for small businesses. Furthermore, it introduces the fundamentals of data storage and information retrieval, empowering graduates to contribute meaningfully to the design, development, selection, and operation of accounting information systems. The unit also covers the application of technology in mainstream business processes and addresses internal control issues within IT systems. The role of current and emerging technology around artificial intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), blockchain, business intelligence, robotics, data visualisation and data analytics is also covered.</p>
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<p>The role of accounting information systems <br><br>
The transaction cycles – payment, revenue, and general ledger <br><br>
Internal controls <br><br>
Computerised accounting system <br><br>
Database and applications development <br><br>
Enterprise information systems <br><br>
E-commerce <br><br>
Cloud computing and security risks</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit delves into the contemporary integration of accounting and logistics systems, revolutionizing the operations of modern businesses and consequently redefining the accountant's role and organizational structures. Emphasizing the latest advancements, it addresses the challenges and opportunities the accounting profession encounters with the surge in online accounting systems. Students gain practical skills in selecting, utilizing, analyzing, and implementing computer-based accounting packages for small businesses. Furthermore, it introduces the fundamentals of data storage and information retrieval, empowering graduates to contribute meaningfully to the design, development, selection, and operation of accounting information systems. The unit also covers the application of technology in mainstream business processes and addresses internal control issues within IT systems. The role of current and emerging technology around artificial intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), blockchain, business intelligence, robotics, data visualisation and data analytics is also covered.</p>
Unit content
<p>The role of accounting information systems <br><br> The transaction cycles – payment, revenue, and general ledger <br><br> Internal controls <br><br> Computerised accounting system <br><br> Database and applications development <br><br> Enterprise information systems <br><br> E-commerce <br><br> Cloud computing and security risks</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080101 - Accounting
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc1003">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUACC2604" target="_blank">BUACC2604</a> AND must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUACC2605" target="_blank">BUACC2605</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the principal operating cycles that occur within a business</p>
K2
<p>Identify the key technological developments, business processes and systems documentation techniques, that underpin contemporary accounting information systems</p>
K3
<p>Explain the fundamentals of database management systems, design and relational databases</p>
K4
<p>Identify stages and practical issues associated with implementing new or updated computer accounting applications/systems including design, implementation, operation, and information systems controls, and how these might be best managed.</p>
K5
<p>Explain the impact of ICT on current and emerging accounting practices including blockchain robotics process automation, the use of artificial intelligence (AI)</p>
S1
<p>Evaluate the design of an on-line transaction entry system identifying the key principles of database normalisation involved</p>
S2
<p>Explain the criteria that indicate the level of need for internal control procedures and classify the suggested controls</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate data entry and information retrieval system skills by using accounting</p><p>software to record business transactions</p>
A1
<p>Reflect critically on the structural changes that organisations have undergone as a result of the evolution of Accounting Information Systems – such as automation of accounting data processing, working online, and integration of accounting and logistics systems – and discuss the resulting challenges, changes, and efficiencies.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of various computerised accounting solutions including computer based audit systems, sytems to manage big data and systems to prevent computer fraud</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Actively engage in class and/or online activities which could include: quizzes, tests, discussion activities, practical tasks, or engaging with case studies.</p>
<p>Individual Learning Activities</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, A1
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<p>Group assignment - this involves the use of contemporary computer software</p>
<p>Assignment and presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained in the unit via an</p><p>interactive live independently invigilated assessment</p>
<p>Invigilated oral examination</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080101 - Accounting
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buacc1003">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: BUACC1003 - U6.1