*CPE SESSION 14 - Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Introduction to XML

Description/Objectives:
XML and its associated technologies and taxonomies are revolutionizing the networked computerized world. XML is a new markup language from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that is designed to complement HTML. XML describes data in terms that are both human- and computer-readable. The language supports the precise representation of objects (e.g., "Sales Invoice") in a way that HTML cannot do. XML is providing the "glue" that is binding together the exchange of information on the Internet. In the accounting arena, XML is the facilitating technology for XBRL, the eXtensible Business Reporting Language, which was initiated by the AICPA.

The objectives of this workshop are to:
1. Explore the rationale for and background to XML.
2. Provide an introduction to XML and present the members of the XML technology family.
3. Explore the core XML technologies.
4. Discuss the current state of the XML market place and standards process.
The objectives will be achieved by a combination of presentation and hands-on exercises.

Format/Structure:
The workshop will focus on understanding the basics of XML (eXtensible Markup Language). This workshop will focus on understanding XML by discussion, examples, and hands-on exercises. All attendees should bring a Windows laptop. Some basic familiarity with the core HTML tags will be assumed. Workshop attendees will be supplied with notes and examples and a CD-ROM of software that will be needed for the exercise.

Intended Audience:
Academics and practitioners teaching or researching Accounting, Auditing, Electronic Commerce, and Accounting Information Systems that desire to develop a working knowledge of XML strategies, principles, and fundamental technologies.

Presenters:
Clinton White, Jr., University of Delaware
Roger Debreceny, Nanyang Technological University
Glen Gray, California State University, Northridge

Sponsor:
Teaching and Curriculum Section

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