Graduate Degree Courses of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Accounting and Information Systems Courses For Graduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
ACIS 4314 - Income Tax
Survey of basic concepts of federal income taxation that are common to all types of taxpayers (i.e. individuals, corporations, and flow-through entities). Topics to be covered include tax policy objectives, tax accounting methods that affect the timing of income and expense recognition, concepts of gross income and trade or business expenses, income character, and tax issues associated with various property transactions.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4324 - Advanced Income Tax
Federal and state income tax laws as applied to partnerships, corporations, estates trusts, and federal transfers taxes on wealth.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4415 - Auditing
Study of external, governmental and internal auditing, professional ethics, other attestation standards and specific companies and industries. Includes financial, operational and compliance auditing and audit risk assessments and techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4416 - Auditing
Study of external, governmental and internal auditing, professional ethics, other attestation standards and specific companies and industries. Includes financial, operational and compliance auditing and audit risk assessments and techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4504 - Accounting Application Development
Utilizes current software tools to design and develop segments of accounting systems using database management techniques. Provides an understanding of relational databases, query languages, and web-based business processing. Includes exposure to latest relevant technology and software. Provides development knowledge of controls in Accounting and Information Systemss.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4554 - Networks and Telecommunications in Business
This course provides an in-depth introduction to computer networks and data communications in business. Topics include mechanisms for reliable data transfer, local and wide area network topologies and technologies, and a comprehensive treatment of internetworking. The benefits, costs, and security issues related to using computer networks are discussed, along with network design issues, and methodologies for network applications. One semester of college-level programming experience required. .
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 4564 - Object-oriented Systems Development for Business
The course first develops the foundations and principles of object-oriented programming, including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. These concepts are acquired via comprehensive hands-on experience with a current OOP language (such as Java). The second portion of the course applies concepts learned to a business-oriented application, such as a web-based, e-commerce scenario.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5004 - Accounting for Multinational Enterprises
Study of financial and managerial accounting for international business operations and taxation and auditing of transnational corporations. Includes investigation of major accounting differences among countries, the fundamental causes for these differences, and efforts toward international harmonization of accounting.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5014 - Information Systems Audit and Control
This course explores the theories and practices of audit and control of computer-based information systems. Audit and control of information systems is examined from the viewpoint of management, systems professionals, and auditors. The rationale for controls, control theories, and audit practices are emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5034 - Global Issues in Accounting and Information Systems
Accounting and information systems issues with emerging economies and the global business environment. Graduate standing and business core required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5104 - Fundamentals of Accounting
Fundamentals of accounting systems as they relate to decision making. Attention is directed toward accounting for the core of management control and financial reporting systems, and as integrally related to the information system.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5114 - Accounting Theory
In-depth analysis of business mergers and acquisitions, consolidated financial statements, translation and remeasurement of foreign currencies, partnership accounting, financial distress, and other selected complex financial accounting and reporting topics. I.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5124 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
An analysis of current governmental and nonprofit accounting, budgeting, reporting, and auditing concepts, models, and practices. Indentification and evaluation of alternative concepts and models will also be emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5134 - Mergers and Acquisitions
In-depth analysis of business mergers and acquisitions, including variable interest entities, multiple entity accounting, foreign currency transactions and financial statement translation and remeasurement; worldwide accounting diversity; and current issues in accounting. Graduate standing required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5194 - Financial Statement Analysis
A comprehensive treatment of the analysis of financial statements as an aid to decision making. Primary attention is placed on investing and lending decisions as they affect the financial manager.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5214 - Advanced Strategic Cost Management
To provide an understanding of advanced strategic cost management methods. The areas covered include topics in cost estimation, cost-volume-profit analysis, activity based costing, costing in new manufacturing environments, performance measurement, management control, and ethical implications.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5294 - Management Control Systems
Analysis and design of control systems to facilitate short term decisions in order to allow management attention on long term strategic issues. Such systems integrate financial, marketing, production, and other business policies in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an organization. Accounting techniques are the core of management control systems, and information systems provide necessary links. Includes impact of tax planning, financial reporting, and internal and external auditing systems.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5314 - Tax Planning And Research
Tax research process including analysis of fundamental tax concepts underlying interpretation and application of tax law, mechanics of tax research, written and oral communication of research results, tax planning, and practice and procedure before tax authorities. The course explores the sources and hierarchy of tax law and the interaction of law and its interpretation and application to contemporary tax issues, as well as the recognition of the impact on and opportunities for future tax planning. Graduate standing required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5324 - Corporate Tax
The tax aspects of forming and operating partnerships and corporations, and the sale and liquidation of a partnership interest. Graduate standing required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5334 - Corporate And Partnership Tax
Covers the tax aspects of corporate redemptions, liquidations, and reorganization. The law of consolidated tax returns will also be covered.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5344 - Tax Concepts
Analysis of fundamental concepts of taxation applicable to all taxable entities. The course requires students to analyze the major court decisions from which the fundamental concepts and theories appplied to the determination of federal taxable income were developed. Specific topics to be covered are gross income, accounting methods, assignment of income deductions, and property transactions.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5354 - Family Tax Planning
An analysis of the impact of the federal income and transfer tax on family financial planning. Topics to be covered include the federal transfer tax on estates and gifts, income tax on estates and trusts, executive compensation, and family tax plannning.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5364 - Multi-jurisdictional Tax Concepts
Tax issues of business enterprises operating in multiple taxing jurisdictions; multi-state and international taxation will be discussed.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5394 - Tax Impact On Management Decisions
An analysis of the impact of the federal income tax on management decisions. Designed for students who need only to recognize the important tax consequences that attach to many common business transactions, especially those in M.B.A. programs. Topics to be covered include an overview of tax concepts and terminology, selection of the form of business entity, acquisition, cost recovery and sale of property, executive compensation, investments, and family tax planning.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5414 - Auditing Theory
An in-depth study of the auditing profession. Topics include professional standards, independence, business and risk analysis, regulation of the profession, and advanced reporting issues. Graduate standing required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5424 - Advanced Auditing Practice
Application of theoretical concepts to complex and emerging practical problems in public accounting, internal auditing, and governmental auditing.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5504 - Information Systems Design and Database Concepts
This course is an introduction to design methodologies in information systems. Structured systems analysis and design methodologies are discussed. An introduction to database design methodologies is also included. Topics related to different database models and their implementation is discussed. Students are also required to design and implement information systems using appropriate computer software. Pre: MBA/MACCT standing.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture, Online Course
ACIS 5514 - Management of Information Systems
An analysis of theories and practices used in the management of systems that generate information and decisions to coordinate and control business operations. Both the viewpoints of the manager and the systems professional are covered in this course.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5524 - Advanced Database Management Systems
This course relates database theories and practices to concepts from other areas, such as programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and information systems. The relational, network, and hierarchical models are introduced. A major portion of the course deals with data manipulation languages for the relational model, design theory for relational databases, and query optimization.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture, Online Course
ACIS 5534 - Information Systems Development
Study of theoretical and pragmatic approaches to the development of computer-based information systems. The emphasis is on the management of the systems development process. Strategies for managing the complexity of information systems are explored. The building of logical and physical models of systems through traditional nonexecutable models and executable computer prototypesis. Must have prerequisites or permission of the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5544 - Info Center Functions
The information center assists in building systems by direct collaboration with users and analysts. Their interaction during this process is considered. The information center makes available hardware and software tools to enhance the quality of the system and the speed with which it is developed. These tools are examined.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5554 - Applied Software Development Project
Application of system analysis, design, and implementation concepts, principles, and practices to a comprehensive system development project. A team approach is used to analyze, design, implement, and document realistic systems of moderate complexity. Use of project management methods, project scheduling and control techniques, formal presentations, walk throughs, and group dynamics in the solution of information systems problems. Development of a database to support the system.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5564 - Artificial Intelligence Applications in Business
Study of key artificial intelligence techniques and their role in decision making in a business context. Topics will include methodologies for the representation of knowledge, algorithms for intelligent search, and techniques for display of expert decisions. Primary emphasis is on rule- based or expert systems, neural networks, fuzzy logic concepts, and genetic algorithms.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5584 - Information Systems Security and Assurance
An examination of the concepts, technologies, and applications of security in information systems. Topics include cryptography; security and threats to computers, e-mail systems, and internet networks; intrusion detection systems; and e-business security. Graduate standing required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5594 - Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce
An examination of the concepts, technologies, and applications of electronic commerce. Topics include the world wide web as a platform for electronic commerce; intranets; electronic data interchange; electronic banking and payment systems; security and firewalls; software agents; and the social, legal, and international issues of electronic commerce. Must have completed the first year of the MBA program and the prerequisites to the Master of Accountancy program.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5604 - Accounting Fundamentals
An introduction for practicing executives to financial accounting cycles and transactions, financial statement reporting, and internal managerial accounting and costing. This course is designed to give executives an understanding of accounting systems, and to illustrate and highlight potential points at which the systems could be manipulated. Executive MBA students only.
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5614 - Implementing Management Controls
The management control process is designed to influence managers and other employees of an organization to implement the strategies of the organization. The activities of management control include: planning, coordinating, communicating, and evaluating. This course addresses the important role that accounting and other information play in this process. Executive MBA students only.
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5704 - Managing Information for Executive Decision Making
An overview of the theories, practices, and technologies used in the management of information systems for business decision making. Topics include use of information systems, electronic business, business intelligence tools and knowledge management, customer relationship management systems, data warehousing, virtual teams and organizations, and information security and privacy, and their role in improving organizational decision-making capabilities. Graduate standing in EMBA or PMBA program required.
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5894 - Final Examination
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 5954 - Study Abroad
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
Lecture Hours: 1 to 6
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture, Lecture 1, Lecture 2
ACIS 5974 - Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 to 19
Lecture Hours: 1 to 19
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Independent Study
ACIS 5984 - Special Study
Credit Hours: 1 to 19
Lecture Hours: 1 to 19
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture, Lecture 1, Lecture 2
ACIS 5994 - Research And Thesis
Credit Hours: 1 to 19
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Research
ACIS 6004 - Accounting and Information Systems Research Methods
A doctoral level seminar emphasizing the understanding and application of research methods used in Accounting and Information Systems Research. Course activities concentrate on initiating doctoral students to the perspectives, methods, techniques, and skills necessary for conducting research in the Accounting and Information Systems disciplines. Topics covered include philosphy of science, the nature of theory, researchy methods, study design, and measurement. Students evaluate and present research from current journals, develop research proposals, and write a literature review for a topic of their choice. Doctoral standing is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 6014 - Behavioral Research in Accounting Seminar
A doctoral level seminar emphasizing the design and evaluation of research conducted in the behavioral research area of accounting. The primary emphasis is on behavioral decision theory and its applications to the accounting function. Primary seminar material is selected from recent journal articles and current working papers on relevant topics. Requires development and presentation of research proposal related to behavioral research in accounting.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 6024 - Financial Capital Markets in Accounting Seminar
A doctoral level seminar emphasizing the design and evaluation of research conducted in the financial capital markets area of accounting. Concentrates on empirical markets-based research concepts and methodologies utilized in accounting. Primary seminar material is selected from recent journal articles and current working papers on relevant topics. Requires development and presentation of research proposal related to capital markets in accounting.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 6504 - Seminar in Information Systems Research
A research seminar that focuses on contemporary topics in information systems. The course can be focused on a specific area of interest such as the philosophical foundations of information systems, cognitive issues in information systems, behavioral issues in information systems, group support systems, information systems project management, knowledge management, information visualization, or information systems development, or can be focused on a set of separate topics. Pre: permission of instructor II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Lecture
ACIS 7994 - Research And Dissertation
Credit Hours: 1 to 19
Level(s): Graduate
Instruction Type: Research
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