Module Overview

Accounting Information Systems & Reports

This module aims to provide students with an understanding and application of computerised accounting reporting packages, payroll, taxation and Electronic Accounts Generation.

Module Code

ACCI H4000

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Integrated Accounting Software (SAGE; Stock Control and Payroll)

Understanding and using Computerised Accounting Software systems: Sales Ledger, Purchase ledger, General Ledger, Stock Control, Asset Registers, Bank Reconciliation, and Payroll. Type of control and detailed information needed for effective audit trails in an automated business environment. Structuring a computer based General Ledger package for effective management reporting. The role of a Chart of Accounts (CoA); The structuring of the CoA; Code Design and Account structures within a nominal ledger; Best practice and procedures

Payroll Software

Understanding and using Payroll Software: Company set up; Adding employees; terminating employees; processing payroll (including salary, time, bonus and other elements); generating payroll reports incuding P60's and P45's.

Accounts Generation

Understanding accounting reports generation, manipulation and presentation for a Senior Management Audience including the ability to perform Analytical Procedures and generate waterfalls.

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