PURPOSE OF COURSE

Accounting is arguably one of the earliest applications of information system in business. Accountants need solid. Information system knowledge and skills in order to provide better information for the business decision making, a central feature of accounting in today’s business world is the interaction of accounting.

Professionals with computer based information systems. As primary users of information systems in organizations, accountants must participate in their design and implementation; and understand their operation.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course unit students should be able to:

·         Identify key issues associated with the application of the information systems for accounting and business decision making.

·         Describe the core business process and understand how these processes are implemented in AIS.

·         Discuss the risks and controls associated with business process and AIS

·         Discuss the basic knowledge of how accounting information systems function in today’s business environment.

·         Explain the issues in information systems