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There are 10 modules in this course
Transform raw financial data into meaningful insights by building essential accounting and analytical skills. You'll develop the ability to compile financial statements, apply double-entry bookkeeping principles, and calculate key performance metrics that drive business decisions. Working with QuickBooks and Excel, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing income statements, managing month-end closing procedures, and analyzing financial ratios.
This integrated approach combines fundamental accounting principles with practical spreadsheet skills and financial analysis techniques. You'll learn to categorize general ledger accounts, create reconciliation schedules, and compute metrics like current ratio and days-sales-outstanding. By project completion, you'll demonstrate the core competencies expected of accounting assistants in today's data-driven business environment.
Perfect for those seeking entry-level accounting roles or business professionals who need to understand financial statements and performance measurement.
You will learn the practical application of spreadsheet formulas to transform raw trial balance data into professional income statements, automating the compilation process that accounting professionals use daily when exporting QuickBooks data and creating financial reports.
Income Statement Structure and Trial Balance Foundation•4 minutes
Screencast Demonstration - Building Income Statement Formulas Step-by-Step•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 7 minutes
Spreadsheet Formulas for Financial Statement Automation•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 16 minutes
Build Your Income Statement from Sample Trial Balance Data•13 minutes
Income Statement Formula Application Knowledge Check•3 minutes
Explain Classification of General Ledger Accounts
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
You will learn the fundamental principles of general ledger account classification, understanding how to properly categorize accounts within financial statements based on the accounting equation and distinguishing between current/non-current designations for professional financial reporting.
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2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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2 videos•Total 7 minutes
Proper Account Classification Drives Professional Credibility•2 minutes
Understanding the Balance Sheet and Income Statement Account Flow•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
General Ledger Account Categories and Classification Framework•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 33 minutes
General Ledger Account Classification Analysis•18 minutes
Comprehensive Account Classification and Financial Statement Mastery•12 minutes
Understanding Your Role in Financial Closing
Module 3•1 hour to complete
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You will explore the sequential nature of month-end activities, identify their specific responsibilities in the closing timeline, and create timeline presentations for team communication.
Roles and Responsibilities in Financial Closing•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 18 minutes
Build Your Month-End Close Timeline Presentation•15 minutes
Month-End Process Knowledge Check•3 minutes
Prepaid Expense Roll-Forward Procedures
Module 4•1 hour to complete
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You will explore the systematic procedures for tracking prepaid expenses, documenting beginning balances, recording additions and amortization, and creating professional schedules that support accurate financial reporting.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 11 minutes
Prepaid Expense Accuracy Matters•3 minutes
Prepaid Expense Roll-Forward Components•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 18 minutes
Standard Procedures for Prepaid Expense Documentation•10 minutes
Building Roll-Forward Schedules in Excel•8 minutes
You will learn practical calculation techniques and variance analysis methods that enable effective business performance evaluation and decision support.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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3 videos•Total 20 minutes
From Numbers to Strategy: The Power of Financial Analysis •4 minutes
Advanced Variance Analysis: Spotting Critical Business Trends•7 minutes
Spreadsheet Mastery: Automating Financial Ratio Calculations•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
Systematic Calculation Methods and Variance Analysis Techniques •8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 28 minutes
Monthly Close Financial Analysis: Real-World Ratio Application•15 minutes
Financial Ratio Application and Analysis Mastery Check •3 minutes
Comprehensive Financial Ratio Analysis and Strategic Recommendations•10 minutes
Fundamental Accounting Equation - Foundation
Module 7•27 minutes to complete
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You will understand and identify the three core components of the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) and recognize how this fundamental principle governs all financial transactions in business.
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3 videos•Total 16 minutes
Why the Accounting Equation Powers Every Business Decision•3 minutes
Components of the Accounting Equation Explained•7 minutes
Identifying Equation Components in QuickBooks Balance Sheet•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
Real-World Application of Accounting Equation Components•8 minutes
You will learn the systematic method of recording business transactions using double-entry principles, ensuring every transaction maintains accounting equation balance and creates accurate financial records.
You will explore the systematic organization of general ledger accounts into appropriate financial statement sections, enabling accurate statement preparation and clear communication of business financial position
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
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3 videos•Total 19 minutes
How Proper Account Classification Unlocks Business Financing•3 minutes
Financial Statement Structure and Account Organization•8 minutes
Organizing Trial Balance Data into Financial Statement Sections•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Advanced Account Classification for Complex Business Scenarios•10 minutes
Comprehensive Accounting Fundamentals Final Assessment•15 minutes
Project: Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials
Module 10•2 hours to complete
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You will integrate fundamental accounting skills to prepare a comprehensive financial statement analysis package. You will compile financial statements from raw transaction data, execute month-end closing procedures, and analyze financial performance using key metrics to provide actionable business insights.
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3 readings1 assignment
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3 readings•Total 80 minutes
Why This Project Matters•10 minutes
Project Requirements•10 minutes
Assignment: Financial Analysis Package•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials•15 minutes
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