Foundation Course for Accountants

Accounting Course Description

Course Title: Fundamentals of Accounting

• Duration: 8–12 Weeks
• Mode: Online / Offline / Hybrid
• Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Prerequisites: None (basic math skills recommended)

Course Overview

This comprehensive Accounting course is designed to equip learners with a solid foundation in financial and managerial accounting. Whether you're a student, small business owner, or aspiring finance professional, this course simplifies complex accounting concepts and helps you apply them in real-world scenarios.

You will learn how to record, classify, and summarize financial transactions, prepare financial statements, and understand how businesses track and report their performance.

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand core accounting principles and concepts (GAAP, accrual basis, etc.)
• Record journal entries and post to ledger accounts
• Prepare trial balances and adjust entries
• Create and analyze financial statements:
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
• Apply internal controls and understand the basics of auditing
• Learn the fundamentals of cost and managerial accounting

Modules Covered

• Introduction to Accounting & Financial Systems
• The Accounting Cycle
• Journal Entries and Ledgers
• Trial Balance and Adjusting Entries
• Financial Statements Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation & Internal Controls
• Basics of Managerial Accounting
• Cost Accounting Fundamentals
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Analysis and Ratios

Who Should Enroll?

• College students and recent graduates
• Aspiring accountants or finance professionals
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners
• Professionals switching to finance roles

Certification

• Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and access to career guidance resources.