Does The Information System Audit Syllabus Fit The Industry^s Needs? Practitioners and Academics Perceptions
R Nelly Nur Apandi (a), Alfira Sofia (b), Hanifa Zulhaimi (c)

a),b),c) Accounting Department, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jalan Dr Setiabudi No 229 Bandung, Indonesia
*nelly.nna[at]upi.edu

Abstract

The successful absorption of graduates in practical work will depend on the curriculum design offered by the study program. The development of a course syllabus that suits industry needs is an important aspect that must be considered. This study aims to see differences in perceptions regarding the level of relevance of information system audit material based on the perceptions of practitioners and academics. The research method used is descriptive quantitative method. Respondents in this study were accounting study program lecturers and practitioners in the fields of accounting, auditing, and information technology. Data analysis was performed using One-way ANOVA. The results showed that there were no differences in perceptions regarding the relevance of the information system audit syllabus. The implication of this research can be used as the basis for undergraduate accounting study programs in Indonesia in developing a curriculum that suits industry needs.

Keywords: Academics- Information System Audit- Perception- Practitioners- Syllabus.

Topic: Economic Education