ACCT 460 - ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Institution:

Old Dominion University

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Description:

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Corequisite: ACCT 421. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 with a C or better, 302, 311, 421 and computer literacy course, or permission of the instructor. Students must have a C- or better in ACCT 460 to graduate with a concentration in accounting. The theoretical and practical approaches to the analysis, design, and implementation of manual and/or computerized accounting systems. Emphasis is placed on the investigation and documentation of internal controls, accounting cycle attributes, and auditing techniques for computer-based systems. Individual projects include comprehensive documentation of an accounting application and two case studies using a current financial accounting software package. The group project involves development of an accounting system for a specific application and its presentation to the class. This class qualifies as a CAP experience. Students will complete a comprehensive final examination on materials covered in ACCT 301, 302, 311, 421, and 460.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 683-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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