Course number: CC764706

Covers what accountants should know about computers, information systems and technology. Explains the use of popular accounting, compliance, tax, audit, write-up, forecasting, budgeting, project management, and activity-based accounting (ABC) software. The importance of information system and data protection, databases, artificial intelligence and expert systems, client/server computing, and telecommunications are also discussed. Also teaches you how to make lease-purchase decisions and analyze and evaluate information technology investments. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Information Technology.     Course credit: 6 hours