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Accounting Information Systems ACCG 5150

Accounting Course

International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course enables students to effectively identify and utilize the complex systems and applications used in the accounting sector. Students will gain hands-on knowledge that will enable them to analyze and implement accounting systems within the framework of modern business environments, including privacy, security, and control systems needed to ensure client confidentiality and strategic advantage through the use of IT. This course qualifies as a prerequisite for entrance into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$948.65

Course offerings

Fall 2024

Below is one offering of ACCG 5150 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 44206

Duration

Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 16 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 44206
  • Domestic fees $948.65
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Sep 16 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Sep 23 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Oct 07 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Oct 21 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Oct 28 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Nov 04 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Nov 11 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Nov 18 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Nov 25 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Dec 02 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Dec 09 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Online
Dec 16 Mon 18:00 - 22:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Instructor

Juan Azmitia

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$948.65

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. This course fulfills the CPA requirement for Information Technology. This course CANNOT be transferred into the Accounting or Finance diploma. Certain classes will be completed online. The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Monday, September 9th (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, September 23rd (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, October 7th (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, October 21st (18:00 – 22:00), Mid-Term: Monday, October 28th (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, November 4th (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, November 18th (18:00 – 22:00), Monday, December 2nd (18:00 – 22:00), and Final: Monday, December 16th. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

ANALYZE BUSINESS SYSTEMS

  • Contrast general Business Information Systems & Architectures
  • Differentiate the nature, type, and uses of information within an entity
  • Evaluate processing modes (batch, online, etc.)
  • Outline the types of networks (local area, wide area, wireless)
  • Select key hardware components of a system

ASSESS APPLICATIONS

  • Combine software systems, including operating systems and communication systems
  • Differentiate multiple types of application software
  • Select web-based applications
  • Propose open-source, in-house, and proprietary application solutions
  • Construct MS Access databases to organize data

CATEGORIZE SECURITY AND CONTROL COMPONENTS

  • Assess the role of IT security in the business
  • Demonstrate data integrity, privacy, confidentiality, and security principles
  • Propose security components of a system
  • Categorize multiple levels of controls (access, application, system)
  • Contrast automated controls vs. manual controls
  • Evaluate processing controls and program change controls
  • Implement trust services (Web and System)
  • Interpret the role of IT in information reporting, including real-time access, remote access, information dashboards, spreadsheets, report generation, and XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015

Related Programs

Accounting Information Systems (ACCG 5150) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Professional Accounting
    Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time

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