0984 - Accounting: The Fundamentals
Course Description
Whatever business you're in, this course will ground you in the basics of financial accounting. You'll start with an introduction to basic financial statements, then move through the accounting cycle and the notion of debit and credit. You'll learn how to measure and report financial transactions and apply accounting theory. You'll end the course knowing what questions to ask about a company's financial statements and how to make better business decisions based on sound analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the purpose, nature and basic functions of accounting.
- Measure and record financial transactions.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements using accepted international standards.
- Develop an appreciation for internal control systems.
This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.
This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Business Management : Selection Group 1, Selection Group 2A, Selection Group 3A
- Professional Accounting: Core Level : Required Courses
An innovative and accomplished Senior Financial Executive with over thirty (30) years of solid Canadian, US, and international experience in a variety of roles and organizations. Demonstrated success in business planning and analysis, effective financial control, strategic focus, system integrations and conversions, statutory and management reporting, treasury, and tax. Kevin is a CPA, CA, MBA and a graduate of the University of Toronto B.Comm program. Kevin has taught continuing education finance courses in-class and online since 2009. Kevin is currently employed as CFO for Grey Wolf Animal Health, greywolfah.com, a public company currently listed on the TSXV under the symbol WOLF.