Financial Accounting Foundations
Who is this course for
Business Professionals & Managers: Understand financial health for strategic decision-making.
Aspiring Accountants & Finance Students: Build a strong foundation in financial accounting.
Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners: Learn how to track financial performance effectively.
Course Overview
Financial accounting is essential for businesses to understand their financial health and make informed decisions. In this course, renowned finance professors Jim Stice and Earl Kay Stice introduce you to key financial accounting concepts, including the mechanics of accounting, financial statements, and financial statement analysis.
You’ll learn how to interpret balance sheets and income statements, track revenue, recognize tax deferral, and understand the latest trends in financial accounting. The course also teaches you how to analyze publicly traded companies' financial statements to evaluate company performance and value.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to confidently assess a company’s financial health and make sound financial decisions.
What You'll Learn
- Comprehensive understanding of financial accounting principles
- Deep dive into balance sheets, income statements, and financial statements
- Insights into current accounting trends like revenue recognition and tax deferral
- Practical skills to analyze publicly traded company financial statements
