Financial literacy
Bookkeeping and Accounting for Non-Accountants
Financial literacy is no longer limited to accountants and finance professionals.
Build practical capability in Bookkeeping and Accounting for Non-Accountants.
Financial literacy is no longer limited to accountants and finance professionals. Managers, supervisors, business owners, administrative staff, and professionals from various departments are often required to interpret financial reports, monitor budgets, understand expenses, and contribute to financial decisions within their organizations. This program is designed to simplify accounting and bookkeeping concepts for non-accountants by focusing on practical applications, financial interpretation, and everyday financial decision-making. The course introduces participants to core accounting concepts, bookkeeping practices, financial statement preparation and analysis, and modern developments such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in finance. Participants will also gain practical insights into personal finance management, helping them apply financial principles both professionally and personally.
Course overview
A practical, instructor-led program with guided exercises and workplace examples. Open a topic to see the coverage.
Module 1: Introduction to Accounting Principles and Bookkeeping (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Fundamental Accounting Concepts (2 Hours)
- Basic accounting terms and principles
Module 2: Preparing and Analyzing Financial Statements (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Detailed Study of Financial Statements (2 Hours)
- In-depth look at Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements
Module 3: Financial Analysis Techniques (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Financial Statement Analysis (2 Hours)
- Ratio analysis, trend analysis, and other analysis techniques
Module 4: AI in Finance and Personal Finance Overview (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Introduction to AI in Finance (2 Hours)
- Basics of AI and its impact on financial analysis
Full course outline
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- Module 1: Introduction to Accounting Principles and Bookkeeping (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Fundamental Accounting Concepts (2 Hours)
- Basic accounting terms and principles
- The accounting cycle: An overview
- Part 2: Basic Bookkeeping Practices (2 Hours)
- Recording transactions
- Maintaining ledgers
- Reconciling accounts
- Module 2: Preparing and Analyzing Financial Statements (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Detailed Study of Financial Statements (2 Hours)
- In-depth look at Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements
- Preparing and analyzing each type of financial statement
- Part 2: Reading Annual Reports and Financial Scandals (2 Hours)
- Key components and analysis of annual reports
- Case studies of financial scandals: Lessons learned
- Module 3: Financial Analysis Techniques (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Financial Statement Analysis (2 Hours)
- Ratio analysis, trend analysis, and other analysis techniques
- Interpreting financial data for business decisions
- Part 2: Advanced Bookkeeping and Reconciliation (2 Hours)
- Detailed ledger maintenance
- Handling adjustments and corrections
- Bank reconciliation practices
- Module 4: AI in Finance and Personal Finance Overview (4 Hours)
- Part 1: Introduction to AI in Finance (2 Hours)
- Basics of AI and its impact on financial analysis
- Case studies: AI applications in forecasting, risk assessment, and investment analysis
- Part 2: Overview of Personal Finance (2 Hours)
- Fundamentals of personal financial planning
- Budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning basics