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Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping: Beginners to Advanced.
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10,108 students

Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping: Beginners to Advanced.

Financial Accounting, introductory financial accounting, accounting bookkeeping, financial accounting depreciation
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the Foundations of Financial Accounting
  • Master Bookkeeping Techniques
  • Prepare and Analyze Financial Statements
  • Automate Accounting Processes in Excel
  • Financial accounting depreciation calculation

Course content

10 sections40 lectures3h 34m total length
  • Introduction2:33
  • Financial accounting introduction3:16
  • Overview of the Accounting Cycle2:43

    Master the eight-step accounting cycle by recording transactions, posting to the general ledger, applying year-end adjustments, and preparing financial statements before closing the books for a new year.

  • Introduction to Financial Statements7:48
  • Explaining the Accounting Cycle12:05

    Analyze each transaction's impact on assets, liabilities, and equity, record via double-entry journals, post to ledgers, prepare adjusted trial balances, and close the books to financial statements.

  • Double-Entry Accounting5:56
  • Understanding IFRS12:16
  • Financial accounting
  • Financial accounting
  • Accounting Cycle
  • IFRS
  • Double-Entry Accounting

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge needed; basic computer and Excel skills are helpful, and a desire to learn accounting is required.

Description

In this comprehensive course, you'll gain a strong foundation in financial accounting and bookkeeping, starting from the basics and advancing to more complex concepts. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refresh your skills, this course offers an accessible, step-by-step approach to mastering key accounting principles.

You will begin by learning essential accounting concepts, such as the accounting equation, double-entry system, and the preparation of fundamental financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. As you progress, you'll develop practical skills in recording journal entries, posting to ledgers, and preparing trial balances.

One of the key highlights of this course is the integration of Excel. You’ll learn how to leverage Excel for accounting tasks, from recording financial data to automating calculations and generating financial reports. You'll also explore advanced topics such as depreciation, including methods like straight-line and declining balance, and learn how to properly record and account for asset depreciation.

Throughout the course, you'll work with real-world examples and practical case studies, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've learned to real business scenarios. By the end of the course, you'll be confident in your ability to manage and analyze financial data, use Excel for accounting tasks, and prepare accurate financial statements.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in accounting, whether for professional growth, personal financial management, or even starting your own business.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for accountants who want to learn financial accounting and bookkeeping from the ground up.
  • It can be for beginners, students, professionals.