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Core Module Information
Module title: Accounting Information Systems
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ACC07103
Module leader: Suki Kaur
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module focuses on the practical knowledge accountants should have of information systems and technology. Using your bookkeeping knowledge from financial accounting you will learn how to create working papers for a company and process financial transactions on an accounting software system (SAGE).You will also learn about other aspects of using accounting information systems, for example: information systems risk and security, real-time versus batch processing, artificial intelligence in accounting, use of business reporting languages, and the ethical considerations.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss the use of accounting information systems for both SMEs and large organisations.

LO2: Process business and financial transactions for a company.

LO3: Explain the role of accounting information systems in modern organisations and in resolving business problems.

LO4: Discuss the impact of information technology on the accounting profession, in relation to management of information, security and controls.

LO5: Explain some of the ethical and social issues relating to accounting information systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Suki Kaur
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24
Online Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Practical 25 2 Week 10 HOURS= 9 hours
Project - Practical 25 1~2 Week 10 HOURS= 7 hours
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hour 50 mins
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Accounting Information Systems
 

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