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Stella XU, Martyn Clayden, and Michele C

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course would suit anyone looking for additional basic accounting skills. These are skills that can help you make better decisions and advance in your career. It may be of particular interest to people in senior management and leadership roles, who lack an accounting background.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course would suit anyone looking for additional basic accounting skills. These are skills that can help you make better decisions and advance in your career. It may be of particular interest to people in senior management and leadership roles, who lack an accounting background.

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to accounting and its branches
  • Identifying different users of accounting information and their requirements
  • Overview of financial statements
  • Introduction to income statement
  • Introduction to statement of financial position
  • Introduction to cash flow statement

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While primarily intended for students and focuses on advanced accounting concepts, this comprehensive text provides a broad understanding of complex accounting rules.
Is designed for both accounting majors and non-majors seeking a solid introduction to the field of financial accounting.
The official source for accounting standards, this publication provides a comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations governing financial reporting.
Comprehensively covers the major categories of financial statements, while also discussing analysis, cash flow, and financial ratio!
Links corporate financial statement analysis and valuation to decisions made in the financial markets
Provides a comprehensive overview of financial accounting, covering topics such as the accounting cycle, financial statements, and auditing.
Provides an overview of auditing and assurance services, including topics such as risk assessment, internal control, and audit procedures.
Provides an overview of accounting standards and regulation, including topics such as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Provides a practical guide to financial statement analysis, including a focus on the income statement. It is suitable for professionals who want to improve their ability to analyze financial statements and make informed investment decisions.
This classic book provides timeless principles for investing, including a discussion of the importance of analyzing the income statement. It is suitable for investors of all levels of experience who want to make informed investment decisions.

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