Overview/Description
How does a business achieve and maintain profitability? An understanding and an accurate application of accounting practices are hallmarks of a successful and financially progressive business. Accounting is a distinct discipline, with its own standards and language. Understanding accounting procedures requires a prerequisite knowledge of certain principles, concepts, terms, and common accounting records. This practical course gives you the why's and how's to accurately conduct accounting activities. "Accounting Fundamentals" examines the theories of accounting, how to maintain accounting records, and how to generate financial statements. A business deals with many transactions in a single day, so it's important to keep up-to-date records of its finances.
Target Audience
Individuals who require knowledge of the basics of accounting, who are starting a business, who are learning to manage the accounting activities of a business, who need to review standard accounting principles and procedures, shareholders, or potential shareholders.