ACC 637 Information Systems Advisory and Assurance

For graduate students only. This course provides a pragmatic study of information systems (IS) advisory/assurance and its significance for contemporary accounting practice. The course offers a working understanding of information technology (IT) governance/management, IT threat analysis/risk management, IS process/resource control, IS security/asset protection, and IS audit processes/procedures with emphasis on accounting control/compliance concerns. Emerging and prevailing issues/trends are also explored with consideration for evolving responsibilities of accounting professionals in an IT-driven practice environment.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

ACC 351 or equivalent.

Offered

spring semester