Accounting is increasingly becoming an information systems function, and knowledge of that system is critical for business success. Gelinas uses data-flow diagrams, an emphasis on technology and internal controls to help assure students future professional success.

AIS FOUNDATIONS. 1. Introduction to Accounting Information Systems. 2. Intelligent Systems for Aiding Decision Making. 3. Documenting Information Systems. DATA MANAGEMENT AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. 4. Data Base Management Systems. 5. Relational Databases and SQL. 6. Electronic Commerce. INTERNAL CONTROL. 7. Controlling Information Systems: A Control Framework. 8. Controlling Information Systems: IT Processes. 9. Controlling Information Systems: Technology-Related Application Controls. AIS APPLICATIONS. 10. The Order Entry/Sales (OE/S) System. 11. The Billing/Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (B/AR/CR) System. 12. The Purchasing/Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements (P/AP/CD) System. 13. Integrated Production Systems (IPS): Challenges and Opportunities for the Accountant. 14. The General Ledger/Financial Reporting (GL/FR) System. SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. 15. Introduction to Systems Development. 16. Systems Analysis. 17. Systems Selection and Systems Design. 18. Systems Implementation and Operation.