Financial Accounting

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Financial Accounting provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 21 weeks long. Financial Accounting is taught by Jack Farmer. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. The course is taught in Englishand is $1,550.00. Visit the course page at edX for detailed price information.

Overview
  • This professional certificate is designed to prepare individuals with the core financial accounting tools they will need to understand annual reports and footnotes - creating a solid understanding of the financial statements.

    This professional certificate is comprised of the following courses:

    • CO1: Accounting System Structure and Information Management
    • CO2: Reporting Firm Resources, Obligations and Performance
    • CO3: Reporting Use of Firm Resources and Taxation
    • CO4: Reporting Liabilities and Owners Capital and Cashflow
    • CO5: Reporting Investments and Pensions

    Free Preview! Access the first module from Course 1 for free. For full course access, upgrade to a verified certificate.

    NOTE: Completing all 5 parts and then taking the Professional Certificate Examination is MANDATORY to achieve both the NYIF Certificate of Mastery and the edX Professional Certificate in Financial Accounting. A verified learner must pass all courses in the program with a minimum grade of 70% to earn a Professional Certificate for Financial Accounting.

Syllabus
  • Courses under this program:
    Course 1: Accounting System Structure and Information Management

    Get introduced to accounting concepts and learn how accountants measure income and record transactions.



    Course 2: Reporting Firm Resources, Obligations and Performance

    Explore the core resources, obligations and performance or a reporting firm.



    Course 3: Reporting Use of Firm Resources and Taxation

    Understand the reporting uses of a firm’s resource and taxation.



    Course 4: Reporting Liabilities and Owners Capital and Cashflow

    Get introduced to reporting liabilities and owner’s capital and cashflow.



    Course 5: Reporting Investments, Pensions, and Financial Statement Analysis

    Get introduced to Pension Accounting, Accounting for Stock Options, and Financial Statement Analysis.



    Course 6: Financial Accounting Professional Certificate Examination

    Complete the required exam to earn your Professional Certificate in Financial Accounting from the New York Institute of Finance.