• Level 6
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
  • Availability
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This course is designed to familiarise you with principles and practices relating to computer-based accounting information systems.

What you will learn

This course will give you the framework and skills enabling you to develop an up-to-date, effective and appropriate accounting information system containing valid internal controls. You will also be able to:

  • demonstrate an in depth understanding of accounting information systems
  • document and apply accounting information systems
  • critically analyse accounting subsystems and controls
  • critically evaluate the internal control framework and its application to accounting information systems.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

  • 40% internally assessed
  • 60% exam.

For more information about examinations, including a full list of exam times see our exam information:

Exam dates and venue information

Examination information

Assessments for this course include an examination that you need to attend in-person.

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Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.