This Accounting Crash Course is designed to help beginners understand the core concepts of accounting and finance in a simple and practical way. It starts with the fundamentals of accounting such as assets, liabilities, income statements, and financial reporting standards. You will learn how businesses record transactions using debits and credits, and how these entries affect financial statements.
The course also explains different types of assets including current and non-current assets, and how they are classified in financial reports. It introduces International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to give you a global understanding of accounting principles.
In addition, you will learn how to analyze income statements including price, volume, mix, and cost analysis to understand business performance. A dedicated section focuses on Excel skills required for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and data analysis, which are essential in modern finance roles.
By the end of this course, you will be able to read financial statements, understand accounting transactions, and use Excel for financial tasks. It is ideal for students, beginners, and anyone preparing for finance-related assignments or job roles.
