ACCT 550 - Accounting Information Systems

Credits: 4

This course provides an overview of the importance of accounting systems as a means to record and store transactional data and ultimately transform data into relevant information that is needed by decision makers. Topics will include audit and control, AIS applications, AIS databases, the systems development process, and the impact of key pieces of legislation such Sarbanes-Oxley and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Windows PC is strongly preferred for this course. MAC users might have additional costs or may need to use BU computer labs. Prerequisite: MGMT 500 or MIS 311.

Prerequisites MGMT 500