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Accounting in Business Management Post Graduate Certificate Course

This Post Graduate Certificate Course provides an integrated, practitioner-focused overview of accounting within the fra...

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1. Foundations of Accounting in Business Management
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Introduce the role of accounting in strategic decision-making, the purpose and users of accounting information, basic concepts, and the regulatory framework within a business context.

15 topics (18 versions)

1.1Introduction to Accounting for Managers

1.2Users and Uses of Financial Information

1.3The Accounting Equation

1.4Debits and Credits Fundamentals

1.5Journal Entries and Transactions

1.6Trial Balance Construction

1.7Post-Closing Procedures

1.8Conceptual Framework and Qualitative Characteristics

1.9GAAP vs IFRS Overview

1.10Accrual vs Cash Basis Accounting

1.11Chart of Accounts Design

1.12Common Accounting Policies

1.13Ethical Considerations in Accounting

1.14Financial Reporting Cycle

1.15Internal vs External Reporting

2. Financial Accounting Principles and Standards
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Explore standards, measurement, and the preparation of external financial statements under GAAP and IFRS, including revenue, assets, liabilities, and equity.

15 topics (15 versions)

2.1Overview of GAAP and IFRS

2.2Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 / IFRS 15

2.3Asset Valuation: Historical Cost and Fair Value

2.4Inventory Valuation Methods (FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average)

2.5PPE Depreciation Methods

2.6Intangible Assets and Amortization

2.7Liabilities and Contingencies

2.8Equity and Share-Based Payments

2.9Consolidation and Parent-Subsidiary Reporting

2.10Foreign Currency Translation

2.11Financial Statement Presentation

2.12Impairment of Assets

2.13Leases (ASC 842 / IFRS 16)

2.14Fair Value Measurements

2.15Disclosures and Notes to Financial Statements

3. Managerial Accounting and Costing
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Focus on internal decision making, cost behavior, budgeting, and costing systems to support planning, control, and performance evaluation.

15 topics (15 versions)

3.1Cost Behavior and Variable Costs

3.2Fixed vs Variable Cost Structures

3.3Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

3.4Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

3.5Activity-Based Costing and Overhead Allocation

3.6Job Order Costing vs Process Costing

3.7Batch and Throughput Costing

3.8Costing for Service vs Manufacturing

3.9Budgeting Principles and Frameworks

3.10Flexible Budgets and Variance Analysis

3.11Responsibility Accounting and KPIs

3.12Performance Measurement and Balanced Scorecard

3.13Pricing Decisions and Margin Analysis

3.14Capital Budgeting Basics for Managers

3.15Target Costing and Kaizen Costing

4. Financial Statements and Analysis
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Learn to analyze financial statements, identify trends, assess profitability and liquidity, and make informed business recommendations.

15 topics (15 versions)

4.1Income Statement Structure and Analysis

4.2Balance Sheet Structure and Analysis

4.3Cash Flow Statement Essentials

4.4Common-Size and Trend Analysis

4.5Ratio Analysis: Liquidity, Solvency, Profitability, Efficiency

4.6Vertical and Horizontal Analysis

4.7Working Capital Assessment

4.8Earnings Quality and Accruals

4.9Segment Reporting and Note Disclosures

4.10Financial Statement Forecasting

4.11Benchmarking and Peer Analysis

4.12Earnings Management Concepts

4.13Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations

4.14Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques

4.15Financial Distress Signals

5. Budgeting and Forecasting for Managers
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Develop systematic budgeting and forecasting skills to support planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.

15 topics (15 versions)

5.1Strategic Budgeting and Planning

5.2Master Budget Components

5.3Sales Forecasting Techniques

5.4Operating Budgets and Cost Centers

5.5Flexible Budgeting and Variance Analysis

5.6Rolling Forecasts and Scenario Planning

5.7Zero-Based Budgeting Principles

5.8Beyond Budgeting and Adaptive Planning

5.9Budgetary Controls and Compliance

5.10Responsibility Centers and Performance Metrics

5.11Budgeting for Capital Expenditures

5.12Budget vs. Forecast Reconciliation

5.13Cash Budgets and Working Capital Implications

5.14Forecast Accuracy and Error Analysis

5.15Budget Communication and Governance

6. Cash Flow Management and Working Capital
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Master techniques to manage cash, optimize the working capital cycle, and maintain liquidity in various business contexts.

15 topics (15 versions)

6.1Cash Flow Fundamentals and Statements

6.2Cash Conversion Cycle Analysis

6.3Receivables Management and DSO Reduction

6.4Inventory Management and Cash Impact

6.5Payables Management and DPO

6.6Cash Budgeting and Forecasting

6.7Short-Term Financing Options

6.8Treasury Functions and Cash Control

6.9Working Capital Optimization Strategies

6.10Bank Reconciliation and Cash Controls

6.11Forecasting Cash Shortages and Surpluses

6.12Currency Risk and Cash Management

6.13Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

6.14Cash Flow Scenarios and Stress Testing

6.15Credit Policy and Bad Debt Management

7. Corporate Finance and Capital Structure
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Examine the framework of corporate finance, including time value of money, capital budgeting, financing decisions, and optimal capital structure.

15 topics (15 versions)

7.1Time Value of Money Concepts

7.2Cost of Capital and WACC

7.3Capital Budgeting Techniques (NPV, IRR, Payback)

7.4Financing Decisions: Debt vs Equity

7.5Dividend Policy and Shareholder Value

7.6Capital Structure Theory and Practical Implications

7.7Leverage and Risk Analysis

7.8Asset Valuation for Investment Decisions

7.9Working Capital Management and Funding

7.10Mergers and Acquisitions Financing

7.11Project Financing and Risk Sharing

7.12Real Options in Investment Decisions

7.13Corporate Financing Strategies in Global Markets

7.14Hybrid Instruments and Convertible Debt

7.15Governance and Stakeholder Considerations

8. Taxation and Compliance for Business
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Provide a solid understanding of corporate taxation, indirect taxes, international aspects, and compliance processes for businesses.

15 topics (15 versions)

8.1Corporate Income Tax Fundamentals

8.2Taxable Income Calculation and Deductions

8.3VAT/GST Concepts and Compliance

8.4Tax Credits and Incentives

8.5International Taxation Basics

8.6Transfer Pricing Essentials

8.7Tax Compliance and Documentation

8.8Tax Audits and Controversies

8.9Tax Planning for Enterprises

8.10Indirect Taxes and Cross-Border Transactions

8.11Tax Risk Management and Governance

8.12Tax Digitalization and Automation

8.13Taxation of International Operations and ETR

8.14Penalties and Penalty Avoidance

8.15Tax Disclosures and Reporting

9. Audit, Internal Controls, and Governance
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Explore internal controls, risk management, governance frameworks, and auditing processes to support reliable financial reporting.

15 topics (15 versions)

9.1Internal Control Frameworks (COSO, ISO)

9.2Risk Assessment Methodologies

9.3Control Activities and Segmentation

9.4Control Environment and Tone at the Top

9.5Fraud Prevention and Detection

9.6Audit Planning and Sampling

9.7Internal Audit Roles and Independence

9.8External Audit Process and Communication

9.9Materiality and Audit Evidence

9.10Going Concern and Assertions

9.11IT Controls and Cybersecurity

9.12Data Governance and Integrity

9.13Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

9.14Ethics and Professional Skepticism

9.15Auditing Financial Statements

10. Accounting Information Systems and Digital Transformation
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Introduce modern accounting information systems, data analytics, automation, and digital technologies shaping contemporary accounting practice.

15 topics (15 versions)

10.1ERP Fundamentals and Modules

10.2Cloud Accounting and SaaS Solutions

10.3Data Analytics in Accounting

10.4Automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

10.5AI and Machine Learning in Financial Analysis

10.6Data Governance and Data Quality

10.7Information Security and Cybersecurity for Accounting

10.8System Implementation and Change Management

10.9Integration of Systems and Data Silos

10.10Blockchain in Accounting and Auditing

10.11IoT and Real-Time Financial Data

10.12Digital Reporting and Dashboards

10.13ERP Customization and Controls

10.14Auditing IT Systems and ITGC

10.15Compliance with Data Privacy Regulations

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Accounting in Business Management Post Graduate Certificate Course

Sections

1. Foundations of Accounting in Business Management11 views

2. Financial Accounting Principles and Standards4 views

3. Managerial Accounting and Costing5 views

4. Financial Statements and Analysis6 views

5. Budgeting and Forecasting for Managers8 views

6. Cash Flow Management and Working Capital3 views

7. Corporate Finance and Capital Structure3 views

8. Taxation and Compliance for Business8 views

9. Audit, Internal Controls, and Governance5 views

10. Accounting Information Systems and Digital Transformation4 views

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1. Foundations of Accounting in Business Management
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2. Financial Accounting Principles and Standards
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3. Managerial Accounting and Costing
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4. Financial Statements and Analysis
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5. Budgeting and Forecasting for Managers
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6. Cash Flow Management and Working Capital
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7. Corporate Finance and Capital Structure
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8. Taxation and Compliance for Business
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9. Audit, Internal Controls, and Governance
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10. Accounting Information Systems and Digital Transformation
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