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Description:
Accounting information systems (AIS) for internal and external decision making. The course acquaints students with the fundamentals of the accounting information system and covers business transaction processing from data collection to the generation of useful, timely, and relevant information to support decision-makers. Students will also learn about internal control procedures, the revenue and expense cycles, and workpaper and other documentation techniques from an accountant/auditor user perspective. Students will also explore the variety of available software packages and learn to collaborate in team hands-on projects.
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Prerequisite:
ACTG 1B or 1BH, or equivalent.
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Elementary Algebra or equivalent; demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
CSU
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Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
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Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information about the Accounting program, courses and certificates offered, the CPA exam and more, contact one of the department co-chairs: Professor Sara Seyedin at 650. 949.7483 (email: seyedinsara@foothill.edu) or Professor Lisa Drake at 650.949.7569 (email: drakelisa@foothill.edu). Please also visit the Accounting department's website at www.foothill.edu/accounting.
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.html
