Accounting and Decision Support Systems PG (11407.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Research, analyse and reflect on the importance of internal controls in enhancing corporate governance;
2. Design internal controls that identify and manage an entity's risks, protect shareholder investments and safeguard assets;
3. Review and assess internal controls and governance frameworks for accounting information systems;
4. Prepare business analyses and reports from unstructured data using data analytics and data visualisation software;
5. Synthesise complex information in the design and development of complex spreadsheet-based decision support models; and
6. Research, evaluate and assess the impact of the assumptions used in developing decision support models.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
6222 Accounting Systems & Practices GCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
11216 Accounting and Decision Support SystemsEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
A sound understanding of financial accounting, particularly how to journalize transactions and events.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Tracy Yang |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | On-campus | Dr Tracy Yang |
Required texts
Marshall Romney, Paul Steinbart, Scott Summers & David Wood (2024) Accounting Information Systems (Global Edition), 16th Ed.
ISBN. 9781292468457. Pearson Education Limited 2024
The book is available online from the university library:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canberra/detail.action?docID=6478223&pq-origsite=primo
This book is also available in hard copy from the Pearson site:
https://www.pearson.com/en-au/subject-catalog/p/accounting-information-systems-global-edition/P200000012167/9781292477855
Deckler, G. (2019). Learn Power BI: A beginner's guide to developing interactive business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. Packt Publishing Ltd.
The book is available online from the university library:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canberra/detail.action?pq-origsite=primo&docID=5897881
Wayne Winston, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modelling (5e), Microsoft
ISBN 9781509304219
There are multiple versions of this text and most are available in the library. This book can be purchased online from a variety of sources such as Amazon AU or Booktopia.
Please note that this is not a 'required text', but is recommended for students who are unfamiliar with Excel and wish to upskill.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial Intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for StudentsLinks to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Special assessment requirements
Final grades in this subject will be assessed according to performance in each of the assessment items identified above. In order to pass this unit, you must obtain:
- an overall total score of at least 50% AND
- submit all assessment items marked as mandatory AND
For assessment items marked as mandatory, each piece of assessment must be completed and submitted, but it is not necessary that students pass each individual item of assessment.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Lectures, tutorials and workshops are an essential learning opportunity in this unit. I recommend that students prioritise participation in class, as there is a strong correlation between unit success and participation.
Required IT skills
This unit has a strong focus on two areas of IT widely used in accounting practices. These are set out below.
1. Developing, interpreting and understanding the spreadsheet-based decision support models
2. Designing and implementing interactive business intelligence dashboards to visualize data patterns and communicate strategic insights effectively.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
