Modules

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
2024/5, 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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 You will be taught module content live in classrooms. Topics are discussed each week with follow up online moodle quizzes to test knowledge. This occurs over a 10 week period by the end of which you should have a good grasp of module content.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 The practicals are used to complete the coursework project in a computer lab. You will follow a guidance document and receive tutor support whilst posting financial transactions on SAGE Accounts over a 7 week period.
Online Guided independent study 164 Alongside the taught lectures and practical workshops, you are expected to undertake guided independent study. The core textbook, moodle resources, online quizzes and mock exam questions are continuously completed over a 12 week period to ensure you have understood the module content and have gained enough practice to prepare for assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 25 2 Week 10 HOURS= 8 hours Complete working papers on Microsoft Excel for a fictional company, individually.
Project - Practical 25 1~2 Week 10 HOURS= 8 hours Record working paper transactions on SAGE software, individually. Group deliberation and short presentation on general questions relating to module content and questions on SAGE specifically (groups allocated on the day of presentation).
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hour 50 mins Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 You will be taught module content live in classrooms. Topics are discussed each week with follow up online moodle quizzes to test knowledge. This occurs over a 10 week period by the end of which you should have a good grasp of module content.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 The practicals are used to complete the coursework project in a computer lab. You will follow a guidance document and receive tutor support whilst posting financial transactions on SAGE Accounts over a 7 week period.
Online Guided independent study 164 Alongside the taught lectures and practical workshops, you are expected to undertake guided independent study. The core textbook, moodle resources, online quizzes and mock exam questions are continuously completed over a 12 week period to ensure you have understood the module content and have gained enough practice to prepare for assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 25 2 Week 10 HOURS= 8 hours Complete working papers on Microsoft Excel for a fictional company, individually.
Project - Practical 25 1~2 Week 10 HOURS= 8 hours Record working paper transactions on SAGE software, individually. Group deliberation and short presentation on general questions relating to module content and questions on SAGE specifically (groups allocated on the day of presentation).
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hour 50 mins Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Accounting Information Systems
 

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