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ImperialBusinessX, ImperialX: Accounting Essentials

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An introduction to the financial and management accounting skills needed to succeed in both MBA study and in business.

6 weeks
3–5 hours per week
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
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About this course

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Want to study for an MBA but unsure of your basic accounting skills? Paving the way for MBA study, this course will teach you the foundational accounting skills needed to achieve success on an MBA program and in business generally.

You will be introduced to the principles of accounting and learn about the basic financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. You will learn how to read and interpret this information in order to make informed business decisions.

This course assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. Concepts are explained clearly and regular activities offer you the opportunity to practice your skills and improve your confidence.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
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  • Associated skills:Financial Statements, Paving, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Management Accounting, Accounting, Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

What you'll learn

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  • How to create and interpret the three basic accounting statements - the income statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement
  • How management accounting differs from financial accounting
  • How financial information is used on an MBA program and in business to make informed decisions
  • Accounting statements and principles
  • The income statement
  • The balance sheet
  • The cash flow statement
  • Short-term decision making
  • Long-term decision making

This course is part of PreMBA Essentials for Professionals Professional Certificate Program

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Expert instruction
4 skill-building courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
6 months
3 - 5 hours per week

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