What is Financial Accounting?

  • 4.8
Approx. 9 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches the fundamentals of financial accounting, including understanding financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret financial data to make informed business decisions.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of financial accounting
  • Learn how to analyze financial statements
  • Use financial data to make informed business decisions

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand financial statements and how they are prepared
  • Analyze financial data to make informed business decisions
  • Interpret financial statements to assess the financial health of an organization

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of business concepts
  • Familiarity with financial terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • Financial Markets

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Description

Students are introduced to the field of financial accounting through defining the foundational activities, tools, and users of financial accounting. Students learn to use the accounting equation and are introduced to the four major financial statements. Additional topics include ethical considerations, recording business transactions, and the application of credit/debit rules.

Outline

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting (Continued)
  • Excel Test Run Activity
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Financial Accounting Basics
  • Excel Test Run Assessment
  • The Accounting Equation & Financial Statements
  • The Accounting Equation & Financial Statements
  • Excel Sum Function Walkthrough
  • Supplementary Readings
  • The Accounting Equation & Financial Statements
  • Excel Sum Function Assessment
  • The Accounting Cycle & Analyzing Transactions
  • Introduction to the Accounting Cycle & Analyzing Transactions
  • Analyzing Transactions Walkthrough
  • Recording Transactions Walkthrough
  • Recording Transactions Activity
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Analyzing Transactions Assessment
  • Recording Transactions Assessment
  • Analyzing Transactions using the Debit & Credit Rules
  • Analyzing Transactions using the Debit & Credit Rules
  • Debit & Credit Rules Walkthrough
  • Calculating Ending Balances Walkthrough
  • Calculating Ending Balances Activity
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Debit & Credit Rules Assessment
  • Calculating Ending Balances Assessment

Summary of User Reviews

This course on financial accounting has received positive reviews from learners. Many users appreciate the in-depth coverage of the subject and the practical application of concepts. The course has an overall high rating based on the feedback from learners.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical application of concepts was a key aspect that many users thought was good.

Pros from User Reviews

  • In-depth coverage of financial accounting concepts
  • Practical application of concepts
  • Engaging and interactive course content
  • Clear and concise explanations of complex topics
  • Great value for the price

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • Lack of interaction with instructors
  • No option for live lectures or discussions
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Course materials could be more organized
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
Andrea Eliassen
University of California, Irvine
Coursera

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Andrea Eliassen

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