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ACC 401

Business and Accounting Information Systems

Accountancy Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Study of inputs, processing, outputs, and files of several transaction-processing subsystems. Foundation for understanding internal control. Variety of tools used to design, create, or document accounting information systems (AIS) to achieve organizational objectives.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Admission to School of Accountancy

Title

Business Processes and Report Control Deficiencies

Learning Outcome

Analyze a set of business processes and report control deficiencies

Title

Model Data Relations

Learning Outcome

Model data relations required to support an accounting information system

Title

Communicate Effectively

Learning Outcome

Communicate effectively both in writing and in presentations

Title

Use Technology Effectively

Learning Outcome

Use technology effectively in solving business problems.

Title

Evaluate Various Controls

Learning Outcome

Evaluate the appropriateness of various controls.