Accounting for Non-Accountants

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Free Online Course: Accounting for Non-Accountants provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Accounting for Non-Accountants is taught by Denise Probert.

Overview
  • Learn the basics of accounting for balancing business finances, so you can feel confident in contributing to business decisions.

Syllabus
  • Welcome to Accounting for All

    • Accounting for non-accountants: A journey for all
    • What does accounting for non-accountants mean?
    1. Financial Communication
    • Understanding why we use financial statements
    • What are disclosure notes?
    2. Connecting Goals with Financial Results
    • Improving on current financial results
    • Driving revenue through increased sales
    • Driving operating income through cost controls
    • Why do earnings per share (EPS) matter?
    • Profitability and earnings ratios: Margins
    • Profitability and earnings ratios: Returns
    3. Goal: Improving your Financial Position
    • Ratio analysis and financial position
    • Evaluating liquidity ratios
    • Evaluating solvency ratios
    • Evaluating efficiency ratios
    4. Goal: Improve Cash Flow
    • Reading and using a cash flow statement
    • Evaluating operating cash flow
    • Evaluating investing cash flow
    • Evaluating financing cash flow
    • Evaluating cash conversion cycle
    5. Goal: Understanding Financial Performance
    • Comparing prior periods and competition
    • Calculating and using trend analysis
    • Calculating and using vertical analysis
    Conclusion
    • Growing your accounting knowledge