Advanced Study in Information Systems and Controls

Course Description

In-depth study and review of technology and business controls as it relates to accounting and business processes. Prerequisite: ACC 638 and permission of instructor or Program Director.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Describe information technology framework, standards, and governance.
  • Evaluate internal controls and associated risk.
  • Perform SOC engagements and procedures
  • Identify the basics of data governance program, data extraction, data preparation, and data manipulation.
  • Evaluate risk in information security and privacy frameworks.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Unit Homework20%
Unit Assessment Quizzes35%
Comprehensive Final Exam25%
Study Plan10%
Application to Sit for Exam10%

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
93.0-100.0%A
90.0-92.9%A-
87.0-89.9%B+
83.0-86.9%B
80.0-82.9%B-
77.0-79.9%C+
70.0-76.9%C
Below 70.0%F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

CPA review material package (by choice of student)

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.