ACCT 3171

Examination and application of information technology and data analytics in an accounting and business context. Typical topics will include: information systems concepts; presentation of accounting information for management decision making; business case for systems in organizations; key accounting systems and technology used by organizations; information quality; data and information modelling; data analytics and visualization for accounting; information systems life cycle; and accounting information systems risks and controls. This course will include service learning as a work integrated learning (WIL) component. Prerequisite(s): Accounting 2100 AND Accounting 2400 AND One of Economics 2900 or Statistics 2780 OR Admission to the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting Mutually Exclusive: Management 3062; Human Resources and Labour Relations 3320 Equivalent: Management 3171 (prior to 2021/2022); Management 3170 (prior to 2020/2021) Note: The Accounting prerequisite courses must have a minimum 'C-' grade.