DETERMINATION FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN PROVIDER COMPANIES IN PADANG CITY

Abstract

This study aims to prove the determinants in the development of material contentcourses related to accounting information systems (AIS) to deal with demand in the
world employment of qualified professional accounting information systems (AIS). Determinants are examined in This research consists of: (1) Business Knowledge Factors, (2) Application Factors for Progress of IS, (3) User Support Factors, (4) Programming Factors, (5) System Planning Factors. The sample in this study is a Provider company in Surabaya. While the respondents in this study were Information System Professionals which were divided into three groups: analysts, programmers and end user support division (support division of end users) in provider companies that were used as research samples. The results of this study indicate: First, the Business Knowledge function is formed by variables that understand the business environment, interpret business problems and produce appropriate technological solutions, and business knowledge. Second, the application of system progress is shaped by programming, e-commerce, end-user computing support and information system planning, management and. Third, supporting users are formed by expert system variables, the ability to produce and deliver convincing information and presentation effectiveness, specific industry knowledge and supporting users. Fourth, programming is formed by variables telecommunication / networks, CASE tools and system planning. Fifth, system planning is formed by variable training / knowledge, information on access and security and the ability to work more closely to users and maintenance of good relations with customers.