Accounting for IT Managers
Y10.0144
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
Accounting for IT Managers will look to address the fundamentals of the accounting process necessary for Information Technology Managers. The course will build on and discuss what analytical tools are necessary to evaluate the accounting information needs of users, what steps are followed for the design, implementation and maintenance of an accounting information system and how to support business processes and cycles. Topics that will be covered include the components of a contemporary accounting informations systems, security and internal controls (particularly within internet and eCommerce environments), globalization of accounting information systems and the timely delivery of accounting information and real-time systems. The course material would also address the importance of ethics in the evaluation (including cost/benefit), implementation and delivery process of accounting information systems.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Math I or Mathematical Reasoning
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
