Business
Introduction to Accounting
Accounting is the language of business. After completing this course, you will have a major advantage when taking college accounting and possess the skills necessary for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping careers
About the course
Course Overview
Accounting is the language of business. After completing this course, you will have a major advantage when taking college accounting and possess the skills necessary for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping careers. During the course of the semester you will: prepare financial records, develop financial reports, enhance your general knowledge of business, and learn payroll and taxes.
Textbook: Accounting (Boundless CC BY-SA 4.0)
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of Accounting.
- Develop skills for reading and interpreting financial statements.
- Understand the importance of controlling and reporting various financial components.
- Acquire the capability for developing sound financial basis for accounting.
- Develop appropriate attitudes and the necessary ethics business accounting.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Introduction to Accounting
Accounting Information and the Cycle
Accounting Information and the Cycle
Cash & Receivables
Controlling & Reporting of Inventories
Controlling & Reporting of Real Assets
Control & Report of Intangible Assets
Valuation & Reporting of Investments
Current & Contingent Liabilities
The Time Value of Money
Reporting of Long-Term Liabilities
Reporting of Stockholders' Equity
Review of the Income Statement
Review of Statement of Cash Flows
Special Topics in Accounting
Analyzing Financial Statements
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