This course introduces core accounting and finance concepts in a clear, practical way. You'll explore the seven steps of the accounting cycle, the purpose of financial planning, and how to evaluate a company’s performance based on liabilities and financial statements.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to use financial information to make better decisions, communicate more effectively with financial teams, and contribute to your organization's strategic goals.

Course Outcomes

1. Understand the vocabulary and core elements of finance, including key business financial statements.
2. Define the purpose of accounting and explain the steps in the accounting cycle.
3. Prepare and interpret financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.
4. Identify and differentiate between short-term and long-term liabilities, and understand their
5. impact on business performance.
6. Apply basic financial planning principles to support informed budgeting and resource allocation decisions.
7. Analyze financial performance to support management decisions and long-term planning.

• Managers, supervisors, and team leads who are responsible for budgets or resource allocation
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to strengthen their financial decision-making
• Professionals in operations, HR, or project management who work with financial data or reports
• Anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with accounting or finance teams
• Employees looking to grow into leadership roles and sharpen their business acumen

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