This is a 4 part course to help learners familiarize themselves with Accounting as a career option. Part 1 explores accounting principles and equations. Lessons explore the steps of the accounting cycle and provide examples of preparing ledger accounts. Accounting practices for trading businesses vs. service businesses’ is also covered.

Parts 2, 3 and 4 continue with more information on skills and knowledge needed in the accounting field.

This course covers the following material:

• Apply fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts to evaluate businesses.

• Explain the fundamental accounting cycle.

• Apply accounting principles to prepare books of accounts.

• Prepare financial statements for businesses.

• Identify various career options in accounting.

• Explain the key government regulations and important internal controls in accounting.