Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports from Coursera

This course is for those interested in starting a career in Financial Business Accounting. The course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in this professional certificate to dive deeper into concepts related to Business and MIS Reports. You will apply those concepts in scenarios using the TallyPrime software.The course includes several real-life business scenarios, charts, images, observations, solved illustrations, and practice scenarios on TallyPrime.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

- Gain proficiency in Bills Payable and Receivable

- Understand and account the Advanced Banking Transactions

- Learn to manage Cost and Profit Centres

- Record the Accounting Vouchers using Foreign Currency

- Manage the Interest Calculation, and the production of Essential Financial Statements

- Understand the fundamentals of Goods and Services Tax (GST)

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Syllabus

Storage and classification of inventory

Accounts Receivable and Payable Management

Multi-Currency

At the end of the module Multi-Currency, You will be able to: • Create Multiple Currencies • Access and Alter the Multiple Currencies • Set up and define exchange rates for various foreign currencies. • Record accounting transactions in foreign currency using the realization and unrealization basis. • Comprehend the methodology for calculating forex gain or loss . • Record adjustments for forex gain or loss • Differentiate between realized and unrealized transactions in multi-currency accounting. • Generate Multi-Currency Reports

Interest Calculation

At the end of the module Interest Calculation, you will be able to: • Comprehend the formula and methodology for calculating simple and compound interest. • Apply the simple and compound interest formula to calculate interest on principal amounts. • Record simple and compound interest transactions accurately in the company's books of accounts. • Identify outstanding balances and their relevance to interest calculations. • Generate Interest Calculation Reports • Apply interest calculation reports for financial analysis and strategic planning.

Advanced Banking Transactions

At the end of the module Advanced Banking Transactions, You will be able to: • Demonstrate the fundamentals of cheque management • Identifying the nuances of handling post-dated cheques in Tally • Explore the integration of Tally with electronic payment systems • Set up and configure e-payment options in Tally • Master the bank reconciliation process using Tally • Resolve discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting

Generating Financial Statements and MIS Report

At the end of the module Generating Financial Statement and MIS Report, you will be able to: • Generate and interpret Final Accounts Reports in Tally such as, - Trial Balance - Profit and Loss Account - Balance Sheet - Cash Flow and Funds Flow - Receipts and Payments • Generate and Interpret MIS (Management Information System) Reports. - Stock Summary - Daybook - Cash and Bank Books - Purchase Register - Sales Register - Journal-Register

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

At the end of the module Goods and Services Tax (GST), you will be able to: • Define Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its significance in the Indian taxation system. • Identify the key principles and objectives behind the implementation of GST. • Examine the structure and components of the GST framework. • Differentiate between Central GST (CGST), State GST (SGST), and Integrated GST (IGST). • Classify goods and services based on their GST rates. • Recognize the components of a GST-compliant invoice. • Generate invoices adhering to GST guidelines. • Record various GST transactions using Tally. • Generating GST Returns for Regular Dealer in Tally

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Intended for beginners with an interest in a career in accounting, this course provides a foundational knowledge of the subject

Builds on concepts from the Financial Business Accounting professional certificate, offering a deeper dive into business and management information systems (MIS) reports

Utilizes real-world business scenarios, charts, images, and practice simulations on TallyPrime software to enhance understanding and application of concepts

Equips learners with proficiency in managing bills payable and receivable, handling advanced banking transactions, and managing cost and profit centers

Introduces learners to foreign currency accounting, interest calculations, and the production of essential financial statements

Offers a comprehensive understanding of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports with these activities:

Review Business and MIS Concepts

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Refreshing your knowledge of business and MIS concepts will provide a solid foundation for understanding the course material.

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Review textbooks or online resources on business and MIS topics.
Attend review sessions or workshops to reinforce your understanding.
Complete practice questions or case studies to test your knowledge.

Review Advanced Accounting Concepts

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Refreshing your understanding of advanced accounting concepts will strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Review textbooks, lecture notes, or online resources on advanced accounting topics.
Solve practice problems and exercises to test your understanding.
Attend review sessions or workshops to clarify any doubts.

Solve practice problems on TallyPrime software

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Solidify your proficiency in TallyPrime by solving a range of practice problems.

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Gather practice problems from various sources, such as textbooks, online forums, or the TallyPrime website.
Set aside dedicated time for practicing, aiming for regular intervals.
Solve the problems meticulously, referring to the software documentation or seeking assistance when needed.
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement.

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Create a TallyPrime Tutorial

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Creating a tutorial will help you gain a deeper understanding of Tally's features and functionality.

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Choose a specific topic or feature of TallyPrime that you want to cover.
Gather the necessary information and resources.
Create a step-by-step guide or video tutorial.
Share your tutorial with others online or within the course community.

Develop a Financial Analysis Report

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Creating a financial analysis report will help you apply your knowledge of financial statements and ratios to evaluate a company's financial performance.

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Select a company and gather its financial statements.
Calculate key financial ratios and metrics.
Analyze the financial data to identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses.
Write a report summarizing your findings and providing recommendations.

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