Accounting Systems & Information Management
Master financial accounting principles and analysis techniques for external reporting. Ideal for intermediate-level accounting professionals.
Master financial accounting principles and analysis techniques for external reporting. Ideal for intermediate-level accounting professionals.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Financial Reporting Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand financial accounting structure and GAAP principles
Master the three-step accounting process: recognize, measure, and report
Analyze balance sheets and income statements effectively
Apply time value of money concepts to financial decisions
Implement revenue recognition principles and methods
Evaluate financial statements for external decision making
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.37 Hours PreRecorded video
38 quizzes
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course serves as the foundation of the Financial Reporting Specialization, focusing on the role of accounting as an information system. Students learn the fundamental concepts of financial accounting, including the accounting process, financial statement preparation, and revenue recognition. The course covers crucial topics such as GAAP principles, financial statement analysis, time value of money, and the accounting cycle. Through detailed modules on balance sheet components, income statements, and cash flow analysis, students develop a thorough understanding of external financial reporting requirements and analytical techniques.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Financial Accounting Structure/Environment
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Accounting Process
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Balance Sheet and Financial Disclosures
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Income Statement, Comprehensive Income and Statement of Cash Flows
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Time Value of Money
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Revenue Recognition Part I
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Revenue Recognition Part II
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Course Wrap-Up & Case Study
Module 9 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Teaching Associate Professor of Accountancy
Gerlando Lima is a Teaching Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. He teaches courses such as "Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets" and "The Role of Accounting as an Information System," emphasizing the importance of accurate financial reporting and the strategic role of accounting in business decision-making.
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