As a professional in Financial Management, this course is viewed as the "Bedrock." While finance focuses on the future (forecasting and strategy), accounting focuses on the truth of the past and present.
The inclusion of ESG and Tax Planning makes this course far more modern than a standard college-level "Accounting 101." The most valuable takeaway is the transition from recording data to using data to your advantage. It transforms accounting from a "back-office" function into a strategic tool for value creation. For any financial manager, the ability to interpret a Statement of Cash Flows as taught by the Stice brothers is a mandatory skill for assessing company liquidity and survival.
Accounting Foundations
With Jim Stice and Kay Stice
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Duration: 3h 1m
Skill level: General
Released: 5/27/2025
Course details
In this course, accounting professors Earl Stice and Jim Stice dive into the fundamentals of accounting and its significance in both business and personal finance. Learn how to use financial reports like balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows. Explore managerial accounting, including cost computations, break-even analysis, and performance evaluations. Understand the principles and practices of income tax accounting, including compliance and tax planning strategies to legally minimize tax burdens. Learn about the current trends in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting and the importance of ethical and transparent business practices. Solidify your learning through practical examples and case studies from companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Saudi Aramco. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of accounting foundations and will be equipped to use this knowledge effectively in various professional and personal settings.
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JOHN MARK GAYATIN
JOHN MARK GAYATIN
BSBA Financial Management -Undergraduate at Rizal Technological University
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Wilson Javier Rodriguez Fresneda
Wilson Javier Rodriguez Fresneda
Subdirector de oficina en Cooptenjo
Contents
What’s included
- Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
- Test your knowledge 8 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
- Stay up to date Continuing Education Units
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