Study Guide

Objective

Students
-understand in what way different IT solutions support the auxiliary books
-can use different information technology systems when doing accounting
-understand the auxiliary books and their connection to the general ledger
-know ERP-systems
- are acquainted with databases
-can analyze data from ERP systems and visually present this using BI programs

Content

-ERP
-databases
-ERP integrations
-auxiliary books and general ledger in an ERP-system
-other IT-solutions in accounting
-analysis of data and visual presentation using BI applications

Location and time

Period 1 & 2

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and assignments

Completion alternatives

Assessment is based on exercises and assignments.

Student workload

Hours in class: 60 h
Own work: 75 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students understand in what way different IT solutions support the auxiliary books, I.e., accounts receivable and accounts payable works and connect to general ledger.
Students have basic knowledge of how different IT solutions support the different parts of the accounting reports, i.e. auxiliary books for example accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Students can perform simple analysis with BI applications
Students can retrieve and utilize information from accounting information systems (AIS) and understand the significance of the correctness and reliability of the AIS reports and information.
Basic understanding of the auxiliary books I.e., accounts receivable and accounts payable and understand their connection to the general ledger.
Basic knowledge of ERP-systems

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students understands well in what way different IT solutions support the auxiliary books I.e., accounts receivable and accounts payable works and connect to general ledger and understand the theories on which the assignments are based.
Students can modify and apply the information from accounting information systems (AIS) and assess the correctness of the AIS reports.
Students can perform analysis with BI applications
Students have a good understanding of the auxiliary books, I.e., account receivable and accounts payable and understand their connection to the general ledger.
Basic knowledge and understanding of ERP-systems

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can utilize theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations.
Students can modify the information of accounting information systems (AIS) reports for various purposes and target groups and assess the correctness and reliability of the AIS reports.
Students can perform more advanced analysis with BI applications
The student has an excellent understanding of the auxiliary books, I.e., account receivable and accounts payable and their connection to the general ledger.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of ERP-systems.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the assignments

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail: The criteria for grade 1-2 are not met.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Understands in what way different IT solutions support the auxiliary books
Retrieve and utilize information from accounting information systems (AIS) and understand the significance of the correctness and reliability of the AIS reports and information
Basic understanding of the auxiliary books and their connection to the general ledger
Basic knowledge of ERP-systems

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Understands well in what way different IT solutions support the auxiliary books and understand the theories on which the assignments are based
Can modify and apply the information from accounting information systems (AIS)
and assess the correctness of the AIS reports
Good understanding of the auxiliary books and their connection to the general ledger
Basic knowledge and understanding of ERP-systems

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to utilize theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations
Can modify the information of accounting information systems (AIS) reports for various purposes and target groups
and assess the correctness and reliability of the AIS reports
Excellent understanding of the auxiliary books and their connection to the general ledger
Excellent knowledge and understanding of ERP-systems

Qualifications

Accounting and taxation 15 ects