Accounting 101
Master the fundamentals of financial accounting to build skills and knowledge for your finance career.
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Accounting 101
Understand accounting and financial reporting with INCEIF
Are you considering a career in finance? Do you want a quick and easy route to gaining the skills and knowledge you need?
This three-week crash course from INCEIF University is designed to provide a foundation in financial accounting. Combining knowledge of core concepts and applied professional skills, the course will equip you for finance careers in a variety of businesses and sectors.
Discover accounting terminology and types
After a broad introduction to financial accounting, you’ll take a closer look at its terminology and types.
You’ll learn about the difference between accrual basis and cash basis, discovering key terms and concepts including fair value, the time value of money, and the going concern principle.
Learn how to structure and analyse financial statements
In Week 3 of the course, you’ll learn how to structure, analyse, and present a financial statement.
You’ll identify the key features of financial statements, and develop the skills you need to undertake rigorous statement analysis.
You’ll finish the course with the knowledge and credentials you need to kickstart your finance career.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Accounting 101
Welcome to Accounting 101
This fundamental course introduces you to the core principles and practices of accounting. Explore financial statements, transactions, and basic accounting concepts essential for understanding business finances.
The Need for Accounting and Financial Reporting
Accounting and Financial Reporting are vital for transparent financial management. They provide insights, aid decision-making, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Summary
Summary and reflection for Week 1.
Week 2
Accounting Assumptions
Understanding Fundamental Accounting Assumptions
Learn basic accounting terms, get to know the users and the financial reporting ecosystem
Summary
A recap of what you have learned so far in Week 1 and what will be discussed in Week 2.
Week 3
Financial Statements
Exploring Financial Statements
Learn about the differences between accrual basis and cash basis, substance over form, time value of money, fair value, going concern, accounting period, and different types of business activities.
Summary
A recap of what we have learned so far.
What's Next?
Congratulations, you have completed the 3-week lessons. Next, in order to obtain the certificate of completion, you are required to take the course assessment. Details of the course assessment are provided on the next page.
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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- 1. Identify the role and purpose of financial accounting in reporting financial information
- 2. Discuss the key accounting principles
- 3. Demonstrate the presentation of financial statements
Who is the course for?
This introductory course is designed for anyone interested in careers in finance and financial accounting.
You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience to get the most out of this course.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
INCEIF
INCEIF is considered to be the knowledge leader in Islamic finance through providing excellent teaching, research and thought leadership.
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Ways to learn
Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$104/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 3 Nov 2024
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- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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