Accounting Fundamentals
Read, prepare and understand the language of business
Overview
From bookkeeping to real accounting: the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, accruals and adjustments, and how to read what the numbers say about a business.
Why this course matters
Accounting is the language of business, managers who read financial statements get promoted, and accounts staff who understand the 'why' behind entries become accountants.
What you'll learn
Who this course is for
- Aspiring bookkeepers, payroll and accounts assistants
- Small-business owners who manage their own books
- Finance staff adding software skills to their experience
Career opportunities
- Accounts Assistant
- Assistant Accountant
- Finance Officer
- CPA/ACCA study foundation
Requirements
- Comfort with basic arithmetic
- No accounting background needed for beginner courses
Course curriculum
5 sessions · 14 lessons · 20 hours · lessons marked “Free preview” are open to everyone
Where bookkeeping ends, accounting begins.
About the provider
Talent Frontier
Course provider
Talent Frontier courses are built backwards from real job requirements by our curriculum team, working with practitioners in each field. Every course is practical, assessment-backed, and kept up to date so what you learn is what employers actually hire for.
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Certificate of completion
Pass the final assessment and earn a verifiable Talent Frontier certificate with a unique serial number, ready for your CV and LinkedIn profile.