Accountant’s Guide to Computers and Information Technology

Course Description:

This course covers what every accountant should know about computers and information systems and technology. The practical and efficient use of computer technology is highlighted. Popular accounting, taxes, audit, write-up, forecasting and statistical, budgeting, project management, activity-based accounting (ABC) software are explained for easy use. The importance of information system and data protection, databases, artificial intelligence and expert systems, client/server computing, and telecommunications are discussed. The course also teaches you how to make lease purchase decisions and analyze and evaluate information technology (IT) investments.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and implement Information Technology in to you or your clients’ practice or business
• Understand the different types of software used and how to use them
• Understand best practices in Information Technology