About this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of financial accounting. It covers the fundamentals of accounting, financial statement preparation, and analysis, equipping students with the essential skills needed for effective financial decision-making. Through a progressive and logical structure, students will gain a thorough understanding of accounting processe...
What you'll learn
- Record transactions using the accounting equation and double-entry system
- Prepare and interpret primary financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow
- Apply accrual accounting and adjust entries for accurate period reporting
- Value and account for inventory under common costing methods
- Implement internal controls and effective cash management procedures
- Manage receivables, payables, and short-term working capital issues
- Account for fixed assets and calculate depreciation methods and schedules
- Identify and measure liabilities and equity transactions
- Analyze financial statements using ratios and trend analysis for decision-making
- Explain revenue and expense recognition principles, disclosure requirements, and ethical considerations
Prerequisites
No prior accounting experience required; basic arithmetic skills and spreadsheet familiarity recommended.
- Level
- Beginner· Level
- Duration
- 10 weeks (approx. 30–40 hours)· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 13· Modules
Skills you'll gain
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Financial statement preparation
- Accrual accounting
- Inventory valuation
- Internal controls and cash management
- Accounts receivable/payable management
- Fixed asset accounting and depreciation
- Financial statement analysis
- Revenue and expense recognition
- Ethical decision-making in accounting
What you'll study
13 modules — work at your own pace.
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