logoClassRank

Monash University

Areas of Study

Accounting information systems and financial modelling

  • AFG2851
  • Gippsland Second semester 2013 (Day)
    Gippsland Second semester 2013 (Off-campus)
  • 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Average Rating
Difficulty Level

The objective of this unit is two-fold. First, the unit provides students 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. -- Course Website

Instructor: Mr Peter Lambourn

Prerequisites: Students must have passed AFW1000, AFW1001 (pre 2009) or AFG1000 before undertaking this unit.



Post an anonymous review of this course

Overall experience
Difficulty Level
POST