Module Overview

Accounting Information Systems

This module aims to provide students with an understanding and application of computerised Accounting,
Payroll and Accounts Production software packages.

Module Code

ACCF H4023

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Integrated Accounting Software (Surf Accounts)

Understanding and using Integrated Accounting Software to record, process and report accounting information; Sales, Purchasesand General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, VAT, Stock Control and accounting for Payroll. Structuring a computer based GeneralLedger package for effective management reporting. The role of a Chart of Accounts (CoA); The structuring of the CoA; CodeDesign and Account structures within a nominal ledger; Best practice and procedures

Payroll Software (Surf Payroll)

Understanding and using Payroll Software: Company set up; Adding and terminating employees; processing payroll (includingsalary, time, bonus and other elements); generating payroll reports and revenue compliant files.

Relate Accounts Production

Understanding and using Accounts Production software to import and manipulate accounting information. Performing requiredadjustments before producing a set of final statutory accounts in standard and ixbrl format, in line with accounting standards andlegislation.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100