AFM 341Accounting Information Systems
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 3 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Examines the planning, requirements analysis, acquisition, and evaluation of information systems, with an emphasis on accounting information systems. Introduces information systems assurance concepts, and considers the role of information technology in the improvement of business performance.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Accounting & Financial Management, H-Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy, H-Science & Financial Management, or H-Sustainability & Financial Management
- Enrolled in H-Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3325 | 63 / 63 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 002 | 3326 | 55 / 63 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 003 | 3327 | 63 / 63 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 004 | 3798 | 60 / 63 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| TST 101 | 3797 | 241 / 252 | Oct 21 20:30–21:50 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3295 | 0 / 65 | TTh 08:30–09:50 |
| LEC 002 | 3346 | 0 / 65 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1241 | 97 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TST 101 | 3796 | 0 / 130 | Feb 11 19:00–20:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
40% liked it47% easy50% useful
From 75 ratings and 14 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Jeehae is perhaps one of the most caring prof in AFM. She makes sure you participate and her class is always fun to attend. I just don't like IT. The projects are annoying too. But you do learn a lot in this course in regards to IT audit and internal control. It's not a hard course.
Jun 2016 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
The content might be useful but at this point, I don’t really see how it applies or connects yet
Oct 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Boring content, only went to class for participation. Didn't learn anything.
Apr 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Absolute worst and most useless AFM course you'll take
Dec 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Repeat of 241. Pointless tech memorization course. Haaris is a good prof and it's not hard to do well, just super boring.
Dec 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
30 posts and comments in 25 threads mention AFM 341, March 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
Final Marks AFM 341 2 points, 3 comments
u/Cheap-Ad-3056: “hey did anyone get their final mark for AFM 341 yet? it seems to be the only one missing still for me.”
AFM 341 (Accounting Information Systems) Midterm 3 points, 0 comments
u/Foreverevil316: “Anyone remember how difficult the midterm from last year was? This year its' mostly MC with 6 short answer questions. Any advice for how/what to study would be greatly appreciated!”
Fall 2023
AFM 341, 373 Curve?? 3 points, 1 comment
u/Secret-Kangaroo-51: “Do they ever get curved?”
Spring 2023
AFM 291 and AFM 382 1 point, 4 comments
“Is it hard to take AFM 291 aand AFM 382 in the same semester?”
u/Ok-Valuable-7007: “Depends on you”
u/Live-Orchid-4180: “Do you know if AFM 321 and AFM 341 are hard?”
u/Ok-Valuable-7007: “AFM 321 is fine (depending on how well you usually do in your finance courses) and AFM 341….was okay? It’s fun? Kinda meh???”
Need advice for AFM 3A 1 point, 10 comments
u/Live-Orchid-4180: “Will it be hard to take AFM 291 with other 3A courses like AFM 321, 341 and 382?”
Winter 2023
AFM - Financial Markets / Accounting Double Specialization??? 1 point, 2 comments
u/PhilJones10: “… When I was looking, it did not seem possible to fit AFM323 into your schedule as you would need to take AFM341 to fulfill the accounting specialization. Also, should I take a 3rd/4th year specialization course as my elective in 2B? …”
u/horseradishvillain: “… AFM323 is also a business analytics course, I took it along side AFM341, so you should be able to as well (take AFM323 as your 3A elective). Otherwise, I’m pretty sure 323 isn’t a requirement for financial markets, just recommended (check your sequence of courses to confirm). …”
Spring 2022
FARM vs MATH/CPA 2 points, 7 comments
“Hey everyone, &x200B; I have been fortunate enough to be accepted into both FARM and Math/CPA and have been very grateful for it:) Nevertheless, I am VERY struggling to choose between these two and …”
u/AFMISFULLOFNOOBS: “… Managers (or COMM 231) AFM 341 Accounting Information Systems AFM 362 Corporate Taxation AFM 382 Cost Management Systems AFM 391 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 AFM 433 Business Strategy AFM 451 Audit Strategy AFM 462 Special Topics in Taxation AFM 482 Performance …”
Fall 2021
Fucked up with Macc early bird course 0 points, 4 comments
u/Limp_Key_3595: “I totally fucked up my last quiz, so I only get 78 in afm341, is it a big problem for my Macc? What's the normal average for this course?”
[deleted by user] 4 points, 6 comments
u/BlackGhost7373: “afm341 is a joke, quizzes are easy and one big assignment, no midterm or final i think. mandatory for cpa route, otherwise 323 is all assignments no midterm or final i think - goood for fin mkts route”
AFM 433 in 3a? 2 points, 2 comments
u/CasualHearthstone: “Currently I have to take afm 321, 373, 341, 382 plus an elective for my winter 2022 3a term. Should I take afm 433 as my fifth course, a different AFM course, or a bird course instead? Which one?”
Fall 2020
Retake AFM 291 2 points, 11 comments
“Hi, I'm a fourth year Math/CPA student. Unfortunately, my grade for AFM 291 was 58% after second try. As I'm entering my 4B term, I want to know what options I have in order to get a grade above 60% …”
u/pwcunt: “I don't think 291 is a basket course for the MAcc application, is it possible for you to apply UW Macc? …”
u/RMfollower: “… I still need to take AFM 341, 351, 401, 462, 479, 482, 491, and I will take 401, 462, 479, 482 and 491 this term. So I think my cumulative GPA might be at least 75% after this term. Why the MAccFin is not that good? …”
Spring 2020
AFM vs Math/CPA? 0 points, 5 comments
“I'm having a lot of trouble deciding between the two. I think I want to go into finance, but I have little experience so I might change my mind in the future. …”
u/BronzeWarrior15: “… You learn a bit of SQL during AFM 341 (taken by both faculties), but not necessarily enough to be marketable. That said, you have to take a significant number of math courses throughout your Math/CPA undergrad. …”
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