Fundamentals of Accounting
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Start date
September
The course aims:
-To understand key concepts and techniques used in recording and analysing accounting information.
-To assess the role played by financial accounts and the context within which accounting operates.
Facilities
Location
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About this course
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1. Analyse the different methods commonly used to report financial information.
2. Develop an understanding of the bookkeeping techniques used to gather appropriate financial
information for a variety of business types.
3. Investigate the content and use of each of the key financial statements for decision making.
4. Evaluate the financial stability and performance of an organisation using appropriate financial
ratio calculations.
5. Understand the need for accurate reporting of financial information.
Reviews
Subjects
- Management
- Financial Risk
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Financial
- Management of Risk
- Accountancy
- Financial Training
- Finance Economics
- Finance strategy
Course programme
The Fundamentals of Accounting Course aims to understand key concepts and techniques used in recording and analysing accounting information.
The course focuses on the following topics:
- Basic bookkeeping processes
- Essential accounting methods
- Financial statements – preparation, uses, limitations
- Balance sheet
- Profit and loss account
- Cash flow statement
Fundamentals of Accounting