Course Content
📘 Lesson 1: Introduction to Accounting
🎯Learning Objectives: Understand what accounting is and why it matters Know the history and evolution of accounting Identify the users of accounting information Recognize the different types of accounting and their roles
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Lesson 1.1: What is Accounting?
Lesson 1.2: History and Evolution of Accounting
Lesson 1.3: Importance in Business
Lesson 1.4: Users of Accounting Information
Lesson 1.5: Types of Accounting
📘 Lesson 2: Basic Accounting Concepts & Principles
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand the accounting equation and double-entry system Learn the core principles and assumptions of accounting Familiarize yourself with global standards (GAAP & IFRS)
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Lesson 2.1: The Accounting Equation
Lesson 2.2: The Double-Entry System
Lesson 2.3: GAAP and IFRS Basics
Lesson 2.4: Key Accounting Principles
Lesson 2.5: Accounting Assumptions
📘 Lesson 3: The Accounting Cycle
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand each step of the accounting cycle Learn how to journalize, post to ledger, and prepare a trial balance Apply the cycle to real business scenarios
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Lesson 3.1: Steps of the Accounting Cycle
Lesson 3.2: Source Documents & Transaction Analysis
Lesson 3.3: Journal Entries
Lesson 3.4: Posting to the Ledger
Lesson 3.5: Trial Balance Preparation
📘 Lesson 4: Accounting for Assets
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand the different types of assets Learn how to record, track, and depreciate assets Apply inventory valuation methods and handle intangible assets
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Lesson 4.1: Cash and Bank
Lesson 4.2: Accounts Receivable
Lesson 4.3: Inventory Accounting
Lesson 4.4: Fixed Assets & Depreciation
Lesson 4.5: Intangible Assets
📘 Lesson 5: Accounting for Liabilities & Equity
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand short-term and long-term liabilities Record and manage equity transactions Differentiate between owner's equity, retained earnings, and dividends
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Lesson 5.1: Accounts Payable
Lesson 5.2: Notes Payable and Loans
Lesson 5.3: Accrued Expenses
Lesson 5.4: Owner’s Equity vs. Retained Earnings
Lesson 5.5: Capital Contributions and Withdrawals
Lesson 5.6: Dividends
📘 Lesson 6: Adjusting & Closing Entries
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand why adjustments are necessary at period-end Learn to record common adjusting entries (accruals, deferrals, depreciation) Prepare closing entries to reset temporary accounts for the new period
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Lesson 6.1: Need for Adjustments
Lesson 6.2: Prepaid & Accrued Items
Lesson 6.3: Depreciation Adjustments
Lesson 6.4: Closing Revenue and Expense Accounts
Lesson 6.5: Post-Closing Trial Balance
📘 Lesson 7: Financial Statements
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand the structure and purpose of all key financial statements Learn how to prepare each statement from ledger/trial balance data Interpret results for decision-making
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Lesson 7.1: Income Statement
Lesson 7.2: Balance Sheet
Lesson 7.3: Cash Flow Statement
Lesson 7.4: Statement of Changes in Equity
Lesson 7.5: Interpreting Financial Reports
📘 Lesson 8: Bookkeeping in Practice
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand day-to-day bookkeeping processes Maintain cashbooks, ledgers, and petty cash systems Reconcile bank statements and explore basic accounting software
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Lesson 8.1: Manual vs. Digital Bookkeeping
Lesson 8.2: Recording Daily Transactions
Lesson 8.3: Petty Cash Management
Lesson 8.4: Reconciling Bank Statements
Lesson 8.5: Bookkeeping Software Overview
📘 Lesson 9: Ethics, Controls & Errors
🎯 Learning Objectives: Understand ethical responsibilities in accounting Learn internal control principles and their practical implementation Identify and correct common accounting errors
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Lesson 9.1: Ethics in Accounting
Lesson 9.2: Common Fraud Schemes
Lesson 9.3: Internal Controls Basics
Lesson 9.4: Identifying and Correcting Errors
📘 Lesson 10: Final Project + Certification Exam
🎯 Learning Objectives: Apply full knowledge of the accounting cycle in a real-world business scenario Prepare complete sets of financial statements from scratch Demonstrate mastery through a comprehensive final assessment Earn a recognized certificate of completion
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Lesson 10.1: Final Project – Case-Based Accounting Simulation
Lesson 10.2: Certification Exam
Beginner Level Accounting
Type Description Used By
Financial Accounting Focuses on historical data and reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet) External users like investors, regulators
Managerial Accounting Internal reports to aid decision-making Managers, owners
Cost Accounting Tracks cost of production and operations Manufacturers, budget analysts
Tax Accounting Ensures tax compliance and planning Accountants, consultants
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