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Accounting Fundamentals

Read, prepare and understand the language of business

4.9151 ratings · 1,151 learnersBy Talent Frontier

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

Prepare a simple income statement and balance sheet
Understand accruals, prepayments and depreciation
Read financial statements and spot what matters
Connect the three statements into one story
Apply accounting concepts to real business decisions

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

About the provider

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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.

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