University of California, Irvine

Completing the Accounting Cycle

Andrea Eliassen

Instructor: Andrea Eliassen

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(109 reviews)

9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the first module of the course! We begin this course at the fifth step of the accounting cycle "Record and Post Adjusting Entries". We will begin by discussing when adjusting entries are required, including a review of the four major categories of adjusting entries. In the module activity you will have the opportunity to record your own adjusting journal entries and prepare an adjusted trial balance.

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4 videos2 readings2 assignments

Welcome to the second module of the course! In this module we take a quick break from the steps of the accounting cycle to introduce a new tool called the worksheet. By the end of this module, you will be able to create a 10 column worksheet on your own while applying your knowledge of adjusting entries from Module 1

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Welcome to Module 3! In this module we return to the accounting cycle with a singular focus on step 7 "Prepare Financial Statements". By the end of this module you will be able to prepare an income statement, a retained earnings statement, and a balance sheet.

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

Welcome to the fourth and final module of the course. In this module we complete the final three steps in the accounting cycle. We will start by reviewing the procedure for recording the four closing entries. Then, we will walkthrough the steps of preparing the post-closing trial balance. This brings us to the final step of the accounting cycle, starting the new fiscal year!

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

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Andrea Eliassen
University of California, Irvine
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