Description:
The course covers what every accountant should know about computers and information systems and technology. The practical and efficient use of computer technology is highlighted. Popular accounting, compliance, taxes, audit, write-up, forecasting and statistical, budgeting and planning, project management, activity-based accounting (ABC) software are explained. The importance of information system and data protection, data bases, client/server computing, and cloud computing are discussed, with an emphasis on security issues. The course also teaches you how to make lease-purchase decisions and analyze and evaluate information technology (IT) investments.

Topics Covered:

• Accounting Information Systems and Packages
• Computer Software in Managerial Accounting
• Information Security and Data Protection
• The Accountant and the Networked Environment
• The Accountant and Database Management Systems
• Information Systems and Financial Analysis

Category: Computer Science

Delivery Method: Online

Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None

Passing Score: 70%

NASBA: Yes QAS Self Study

Author: Delta Publishing

ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:
Dr. Jae K. Shim is Professor of Business at California State University, Long Beach,
California. Dr. Shim received his MBA and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (Haas School of Business.) He has co-authored over 50 professional business books and has been a consultant to commercial and nonprofit organizations for over 30 years.