Accounting Essentials: Foundations for Business Success

Course Content

Course Overview

This beginner-friendly module introduces the core principles of accounting, tailored for business students and aspiring professionals. Over 100 hours of guided learning, you will master the accounting cycle, financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement), double-entry bookkeeping, and basic ratio analysis. Through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and clear explanations, you’ll build confidence in recording transactions, interpreting financial data, and making informed business decisions. No prior accounting experience is required—just a willingness to learn. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to advance in business or pursue further accounting studies.

What you'll learn in this course:

• This beginner-friendly module introduces the core principles of accounting, tailored for business students and aspiring professionals. Over 100 hours of guided learning, you will master the accounting cycle, financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement), double-entry bookkeeping, and basic ratio analysis. Through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and clear explanations, you’ll build confidence in recording transactions, interpreting financial data, and making informed business decisions. No prior accounting experience is required—just a willingness to learn. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to advance in business or pursue further accounting studies.

This course focuses on Deborah Mills and is structured to help you apply what you learn through guided lessons, practice materials, and assessments.