22515 Computer-based Accounting

6cp
Requisite(s): 22207 Accounting Transactions and Business Decisions OR 222070 Accounting Transactions and Business Decisions OR 22205 Accounting B OR 222050 Accounting B
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate

This subject introduces the concepts of computerised accounting and the general operation of several microcomputer accounting packages. It also provides opportunities for students to gain experience in the installation and operation of accounting packages for the small business, and enables them to evaluate and advise on the suitability of accounting packages for small and medium enterprises.

Topics covered include: the development of an accounting framework for small and medium enterprises; the selection of computer hardware and microcomputer accounting packages; and general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, stock and cash book; comparison and critical evaluation of various accounting packages.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.business.uts.edu.au/courses/subject/syllabus/22515.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,220.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.