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Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

In this hands-on Specialization you will practice completing each step of the accounting cycle within Microsoft Excel, from analyzing and recording the first financial transactions of the year all the way through starting the new fiscal year. The skills covered in this course include recording in the journal, posting in the ledgers, preparing financial statements, recording and posting closing entries, as well as preparing trial balances.

Status: Income Statement
Status: Balance Sheet
BeginnerSpecialization

Top reviews across Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

MF

Reviewed Aug 21, 2022

Excellent lessons and the flow of lectures and information was so user-friendly. Highly recommended for the beginners. Thanks to Cousera and UoCalifornia

DH

Reviewed Oct 23, 2023

I loved it, once again the teacher is very easy to understand and follow. I am glad I chose to do this one!

MI

Reviewed Aug 14, 2022

The course is well designed and the trainer is really good. It gives a clear picture of an accounting cycle.

KT

Reviewed Feb 5, 2022

Lessons broken down in easy to follow modules with examples of what being discussed. Quizes further developed my understanding of the material.

MN

Reviewed Jan 28, 2024

very informative and in detail. clear guide for basic accounting

KG

Reviewed Jan 15, 2023

The information was easy to follow and understand. The number of errors in the quizzes were frustrating, as when the correct answers are selected, the software counts it as incorrect.

AM

Reviewed Apr 23, 2024

excelent course, but its good for intermediate student who has a previous financial account intro.

MS

Reviewed Feb 21, 2024

It was so easy to understand that I was able to complete the whole course in just 4 days! (a week's work each day), I love the course.

GW

Reviewed Jan 28, 2022

I appreciate this introduction course. I will continue to learn more through other more advance course.

KA

Reviewed Dec 25, 2021

This is good enough to know about what is financial accounting is concerned about.

MP

Reviewed Sep 13, 2022

E​asy to understand, clear and simple instructions.

ME

Reviewed Jan 28, 2022

learnt how to prepare adjusted Trail Balance and Financial Statements ( Net Income ,Retained Earning , Balance sheet) .course also helped me to refresh my Information and increasing Knowledge.

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