More Introduction to Financial Accounting

  • 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the basics of financial accounting with Wharton professor Brian Bushee. This course covers the fundamentals of financial accounting and is perfect for beginners in the field.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of financial accounting
  • Learn about financial statements
  • Gain insight into how financial statements are used to analyze a company's performance

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $65,000 - $110,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
    • USA: $65,000 - $110,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $80,000
    • India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $65,000 - $110,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $80,000
    • India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $80,000 - $150,000
    • India: INR 7,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
    • Spain: €40,000 - €80,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of financial accounting
  • Be able to read and interpret financial statements
  • Analyze a company's performance based on its financial statements

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals

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Description

The course builds on my Introduction to Financial Accounting course, which you should complete first. In this course, you will learn how to read, understand, and analyze most of the information provided by companies in their financial statements. These skills will help you make more informed decisions using financial information.

Outline

  • Week 5: Introduction and Working Capital Assets
  • Introduction video
  • Video 5.1.1: Accounts Receivable
  • Video 5.1.2: Estimating Uncollectible Accounts
  • Video 5.2: Accounts Receivable Disclosure Example
  • Video 5.3.1: Inventory
  • Video 5.3.2: LIFO vs. FIFO
  • Video 5.4: Inventory Disclosure Example
  • Video 5.5: 3M Company: Accounts Receivable and Inventory
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Homework #1
  • Week 6: Long-lived Assets and Marketable Securities
  • Video 6.1.1: Tangible Assets I
  • Video 6.1.2: Tangible Assets II
  • Video 6.2: Intangible Assets and Goodwill
  • Video 6.3: Long-lived Assets Disclosure Example
  • Video 6.4.1: Marketable Securities I
  • Video 6.4.2: Marketable Securities II
  • Video 6.5: Marketable Securities Disclosure Example
  • Video 6.6: 3M Company: Long-lived Assets & Marketable Securities
  • Homework #2
  • Week 007: Liabilities and Long-term Debt
  • Video 7.1.1: Time Value of Money: Future Value
  • Video 7.1.2: Time Value of Money: Present Value
  • Video 7.1.3: Time Value of Money: Annuities
  • Video 7.2.1: Long-Term Debt and Bonds I
  • Video 7.2.2: Long-Term Debt and Bonds II
  • Video 7.3: Leases
  • Video 7.4: 3M Company: Long-Term Debt and Leases
  • Homework #3
  • Week 8: Deferred Taxes
  • Video 8.1: Income Taxes: Overview and Terminology
  • Video 8.2.1: Deferred Tax Liabilities
  • Video 8.2.2: Deferred Tax Assets and Tax Rate Changes
  • Video 8.3: Valuation Allowances and NOLs
  • Video 8.4: Income Tax Disclosure Example
  • Video 8.5: Taxes, SCF, and Marketable Securities
  • Video 8.6: 3M Company: Income Taxes
  • Homework #4
  • Week 9: Shareholders' Equity
  • Video 9.1: Share Issuances and Repurchases
  • Video 9.2: Dividends, Splits, and AOCI
  • Video 9.3: Stock-based Compensation
  • Video 9.4: Earnings Per Share
  • Video 9.5.1: Contributed Capital Disclosure Example
  • Video 9.5.2: Stock-based Compensation Disclosure Example
  • Video 9.6: 3M Company: Shareholders' Equity
  • Homework #5
  • Week 10: Financial Statement Analysis
  • Video 10.1: FSA I: Business, Strategy, and Competitive Environment
  • Video 10.2: FSA II: Growth and Earnings Performance
  • Video 10.3: FSA III: Cash Flow and Ratios
  • Video 10.4: FSA IV: Investing and Financing Activities
  • Video 10.5: FSA V: Off-Balance Sheet Activities
  • Final Exam, Part 1
  • Final Exam, Part 2

Summary of User Reviews

The Wharton Financial Accounting course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course content to be informative and engaging. Overall, the course was well-received and highly recommended by users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course content is informative and engaging.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Well-structured and easy to follow
  • In-depth coverage of financial accounting concepts
  • Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
  • Opportunities for practice and application
  • Flexible schedule and self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course material to be challenging
  • Limited interaction with instructors and other students
  • Lack of feedback on assignments
  • Not suitable for those with no prior knowledge of accounting
  • Certificate of completion not recognized by some employers
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Brian J Bushee
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