When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials

Ends tomorrow! Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials

This course is part of Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

Included with

Learn more

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze shareholder’s equity components and interpret financial statements.
Evaluate dividend types and stock actions, including splits and treasury stock.
Apply real-world examples to strengthen equity analysis and decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

91%

of learners achieved a positive career outcome

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 2 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze shareholder’s equity components, evaluate dividend types, and interpret stock transactions in financial statements with accuracy and confidence.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in shareholder’s equity, beginning with core concepts such as common stock, treasury shares, retained earnings, and comprehensive income. Learners will then explore dividend policies and stock actions, including cash, property, and stock dividends, as well as small vs. large stock dividends and stock splits. Each topic is reinforced through real-world corporate examples, including practical balance sheet illustrations, making theory directly applicable to financial analysis. What makes this course unique is its structured progression from fundamentals to advanced applications, with a balance of practical accounting entries and strategic insights into corporate finance. The course blends Bloom’s Taxonomy-driven learning objectives with SEO-focused clarity, ensuring learners not only understand the technical details but also develop decision-making skills relevant to both academia and professional finance roles. This is an ideal course for learners who want to strengthen financial literacy and build career-ready skills in equity analysis.

Module details

This module introduces learners to the essential components of shareholder’s equity as presented in corporate financial statements. Through real-world examples and practical explanations, learners will explore common stock, treasury shares, retained earnings, and other key equity concepts. The module also examines comprehensive income, preference shares, and case studies, enabling learners to interpret equity structures with confidence and accuracy.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction To Shareholder'S Equity7 minutes
Common Stock - Par Value And Apic5 minutes
Treasury Stock Or Shares5 minutes
Retained Earnings & Dividends5 minutes
Additional Other Comprehensive Income6 minutes
Introduction To Preference Shares4 minutes
Macdonald'S Shareholder'S Equity3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Understanding the Basics15 minutes
Beyond the Basics15 minutes
Graded Quiz – Foundations of Shareholder’s Equity30 minutes

This module explores the different forms of dividends and their impact on shareholder’s equity. Learners will examine cash, property, and stock dividends with practical accounting examples, and understand how small and large stock dividends are recorded. The module also covers stock splits, highlighting their role in improving share affordability and enhancing market liquidity. By the end of this module, learners will be able to evaluate dividend policies and stock actions with confidence in both theory and practice.