What is Financial Accounting?

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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What is Financial Accounting?

About this course

Students are introduced to the field of financial accounting through defining the foundational activities, tools, and users of financial accounting. Students learn to use the accounting equation and are introduced to the four major financial statements. Additional topics include ethical considerations, recording business transactions, and the application of credit/debit rules.

What you'll learn

understanding the accounting equation
identifying the four major financial statements
applying credit and debit rules
recognizing ethical considerations in accounting

Skills you'll gain

financial statements financial accounting ethical considerations business transactions accounting equation debit rules credit rules

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