Academic Units
4
Section Number
223ACC501
Instruction Method
Online class
Principles of Financial Accounting
Online
Accounting is a valuable skill that reaches across all industries and is useful for many professions. In this introductory course, designed for anyone wishing to understand modern accounting principles, students explore fundamental accounting theory, principles and practice. Through online lessons and discussion forums with fellow students and your expert instructor, learn about accrual accounting concepts, transaction analysis and the recording process. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and the proper reporting of various accounts. By the end of this course, you will know how to record basic financial accounting information and prepare financial statements, know how to use financial accounting data in decision making situations, and understand the role of the accountant in business.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the basics of accounting in your day-to-day job
- Utilize the recording process
- Apply and complete the accounting cycle
- Recognize fraud and apply internal controls
Skills You Will Gain
- Basic accounting skills
- Budget analysis
- Accounting for receivables
Association Credits
American Institute of CPAs (CPE)
40.00 CPE hours
Course Preview
Section Notes
This course is a paced-asynchronous course, which means that all students will be proceeding through the course at the same time. The course consists of online materials, reading assignments, written assignments and discussion forums. The lessons open on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the class. The time it takes you to complete each lesson depends on your individual approach and learning style, but in a given week, students can generally expect to spend approximately:
- 5-6 hours in online lectures and discussion forums
- 5-6 hours of work outside of class on readings and assignments
Students can enroll through January 16, 2023. The course begins on January 9 ,2023 and must be completed by April 2, 2023. Access to your course will be available on the course’s start date.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received within two weeks of course start date. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Technical Requirements
This is an online course:
To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page at online learning.
Discounts
Early Enroll Discount
Enroll 14 days before the course start date to save $50 on the course fee.
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.