Financial Accounting

This course explores basic accounting concepts and procedures, in addition to interpreting financial statements. The principles of accrual and deferral accounting are presented, including proper use of debits, credits, and fiscal year-end procedures.

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Financial Accounting

$79

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3 Credits

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eTextbooks

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$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Financial Accounting

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2021

Financial Accounting explores basic accounting concepts and procedures, in addition to the interpretation of financial statements. The principles of accrual and deferral accounting are presented, including proper use of debits, credits, and fiscal year-end procedures.

What You'll Learn

Understand and use the four basic financial statements.

Define and apply the accounting equation.

Review and employ the principles of accrual and deferral accounting.

Record debits and credits, and close a fiscal year's books.

Make merchandising entries and handle inventory.

Practice cash accounting and internal control.

Account for receivables.

Understand and handle long-term assets and liabilities.

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Course Details

ACC151

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Financial Accounting

In this course, you will spend time examining merchandising transactions, inventory costing and valuation, cash management, and accounts receivable. The reporting of long-term assets, liabilities, and bonds are also covered in our online Financial Accounting course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is suggested that students complete Accounting I and II (ACC101 and ACC102) prior to enrolling in this course.

Topic Subtopics
Introduction to Financial Accounting in the Business Environment
  • Accounting Today
  • Ethics in Accounting
  • The Basic Accounting Equation
The Accounting Cycle: Analyzing and Recording Transactions
  • Recording Debits and Credits
  • General Ledger and Chart of Accounts
  • The Trial Balance
  • Preparing Financial Statements
Accounting Methods, Adjustments and Financial Statements
  • Accounting Adjustments
  • The Accounting Cycle
  • Types of Financial Statements
  • The Balance Sheet
  • The Income Statement
  • The Statement of Cash Flows and the Statement of Changes in Owners’ Equity
Reporting Financial Results
  • Using Financial Statements
Accounting for Merchandising Operations
  • Merchandising Costs
  • Inventory
  • Reporting Sales
  • Profitability
Cash, Accounts and Notes Receivable
  • Internal Controls
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting for Receivables
  • Notes Receivable
Inventories and Cost of Sales
  • Costing Methods and Company Benefits Reporting
  • Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold
  • Periodic and Perpetual Inventory Systems
Long-Term Assets
  • Tangible Assets
  • Intangible Assets
  • Natural Resources
Current & Long-Term Liabilities
  • Current Liabilities
  • Accounting for LongTerm Liabilities
  • Stock and Bond Financing
  • Equity Reporting
Corporate Reporting and Analysis
  • Corporations Dividends
  • Retained Earnings
  • Earnings Per Share Management
  • Stock transactions
  • Treasury Stock
Reporting Cash Flows
  • Cash Flow Statement Analysis
  • Operating and Financing Activities
Analysis of Financial Statements
  • Ratio Analysis
  • Horizontal and Vertical Analysis

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

Assignments for this course include:

  • 4 Graded Exams
  • 1 Graded Midterm
  • 1 Graded Final


The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.


Williams, Jan R., Mark S. Bettner, and Joseph V. Carcello. Financial and Managerial Accounting, 19th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2021, ISBN: 9781260247930


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