What you'll learn

  • Discover how balance sheets and income statements are developed and how they interact

  • Evaluate the financial health of a business using financial statements

  • Understand GAAP and IFRS standards

  • Assess the impact of important financial transactions on a company's financial position

Course description

In Financial Accounting, discover what's behind the numbers in financial statements and unlock critical insights into business performance. This online course will demystify financial statements and teach you how an understanding of accounting can drive strategic decision-making. You'll learn the fundamentals of accounting and apply your understanding of financial statements to a wide range of business settings.

Instructors

Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

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