This course combines information systems concepts and accounting issues. In this course, we discuss the conceptual foundations of information systems, their applications, the control and auditing of accounting information systems, and the system development process. Topics include the business process, e-business, relational database, database design, computer fraud and security, accounting cycle, system analysis and AIS development strategies. Students analyze accounting information systems topics through problem solving, group project, presentations, exams, and case studies.

An examination of the unique risks, controls, and assurance services resulting from and related to auditing financial information systems with an emphasis on enterprise resource systems.

This course covers data management and data analysis in accounting. As such, it covers technical aspects of accounting data exploration, accounting data acquisition, and data warehouse structure. Additionally, students learn accounting data analysis and reporting by using techniques such as slicing, dicing and queries. The course also covers data visualization techniques in Big Data to conduct descriptive and predictive analysis. The overall goal is to provide data analytic skills in the accounting context. A specific goal is to acquire techniques of accounting data exploration, data management and data analysis. A final goal is to use these techniques to turn accounting data into actionable insights and recommendations for the organization's key decision-makers.