Accounting Information Systems

Description

Accounting information systems (AIS), big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) play essential roles in today’s business. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics are among the top ten emerging technologies in accounting. These emerging technologies have given firms a low-cost platform to create convenient, data-intuitive product and services including AI. Accounting information systems allow for smart accounting utilised by a wide variety of businesses. The unit takes an extensive view of accounting information systems, data analytics and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that emphasise the accountants’ roles in the use, management, design, and evaluation of systems. This unit provides students with the skills to use accounting software for financial transactions as well as how to apply AI, ML, Blockchain, IoT and big data analytics to real-life cases. This unit provides students with a variety of technological skills to advance all members of the society including the poor and vulnerable. The unit is built on accounting foundation units. The aim of this unit is to ensure that students will benefit from knowing about information technology and information systems relevant to accounting for a successful accounting career.