| Description | This unit is designed to help you understand the firm's information environment and how it contributes to the attainment of business objectives from an end-to-end system perspective. It will raise your awareness of managers' professional responsibilities for the design, implementation, operation and control of business information system applications - primarily relating to the conduct of accounting related transactions. You will learn how to integrate both accounting and non-accounting functions to support the information needs of all users in a modern organization, how to mitigate risks and put appropriate controls in place. You will gain knowledge of approaches and methodologies used in structured design, including data modelling and process mapping, systems development or procurement and implementation. |