Financial Statement Analysis (Coursera)

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

-Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash

-Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making

-Describe basic financial statement analytical methods

-Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health

Courses 1-3 in the Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate, or the equivalent, are recommended prerequisites for this course.

What You Will Learn

- Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash

- Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making

- Describe basic financial statement analytical methods

- Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health

Course 4 of 4 in the Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Understanding Reconciliations

In this module, you will be introduced to different liabilities and learn how to account for them. Additionally, you will learn how to work with the sales tax payable accounts.

WEEK 2

How to Read Financial Statements

In this module, you will gain an understanding and apply knowledge of accounting for sales tax and payroll liabilities.

WEEK 3

Analyzing Key Reports and Transactions

In this module, you will learn how to work with different types of long-term liabilities and shareholders equity.

WEEK 4

Application and Practice with Reconciliations and Financial Analysis

In this final module for Course 4, you will apply your bookkeeping knowledge by working through common accounting scenarios that deal with liabilities, payroll, and equity.