Accounting Fundamentals for Small Businesses

Course
  • 5 hours
  • $99.00
  • Online - Self Paced
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This course is offered in partnership with MindEdge, an expert content provider in courses, bundles, certificates, exam prep, and simulations to help you reach your personal and professional goals.

Course Description

Following basic accounting principles is an essential and necessary part of any business, regardless of size. As a small business owner, it is crucial to recognize the importance of maintaining proper financial records. Accounting records help identify sources of revenue, monitor the progress of business operations, assist in identifying areas that need improvement, and aid in preparing accurate financial statements. This course will introduce you to fundamental accounting concepts and develop your ability to record and analyze business transactions, and prepare the four major financial statements.

 

This course is offered in partnership with MindEdge, an expert content provider in courses, bundles, certificates, exam prep, and simulations to help you reach your personal and professional goals.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the business entity concept and how it is applied
  • Apply the rules of double-entry accounting
  • Create and record business transactions
  • Understand how to post transactions to the general journal and general ledger
  • Explain the concept of T-accounts
  • Discuss the systematic classification of accounts in the chart of accounts
  • Interpret the rules of debit and credit
  • Explain the general purpose of financial statements
  • Describe the relationships between financial statements
  • Analyze and interpret information from each of the four financial statements

Credits

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IACET CEUs: 0.5

(Contact Hours: 5 hours) Must achieve a test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
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ATD CI Credits: 5

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HRCI Credits: 5

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PMI PDUs: 5

Power Skills PDUs: 1.75 Business Acumen PDUs: 2.25 Ways of Working PDUs: 1
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SHRM PDCs: 5

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Key Features

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  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Real-world case studies
  • Fully accessible
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  • Expert-supported
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