🎯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
🎯 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)
🎯 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
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Understand the different types of assets
Learn how to record, track, and depreciate assets
Apply inventory valuation methods and handle intangible assets
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Understand short-term and long-term liabilities
Record and manage equity transactions
Differentiate between owner's equity, retained earnings, and dividends
🎯 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
🎯 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
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Understand ethical responsibilities in accounting
Learn internal control principles and their practical implementation
Identify and correct common accounting errors
🎯 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