This module provides an evaluation of accounting information systems and related internal controls; the benefits and risks associated with the use of accounting software and the provision of accounting information for internal and external purposes.
You will also learn how to:
- Enter daily business transactions
- Create service and product invoices
- Undertake stock control and order processing
- Process non-routine transactions
- Process month end adjustments
- Operate a fixed asset register
- Complete bank reconciliations
- Produce and critically evaluate management reports
- Download reports to excel for further analysis

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours class support and 114 hours of independent learning and self directed study.

The emphasis is upon `learning by doing' and there will be 36 hours of `hands-on' computer workshops using integrated accounting software. Students will use the accounting software to record the financial transactions of a small business and prepare management reports.

114 hours of student centred activities involving reading, self assessed exercises, computer assisted work and revision.

Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Integrated accounting software

1 hr 30 minutes computer based assessment (end of module exam) weighted at 100% - assesses learning outcome 1, 2 and 3.

Kelly, J (2011) Sage 50 Accounts For Dummies (ISBN 978-0-470-71558-1)