Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization

In this hands-on Specialization you will practice completing each step of the accounting cycle within Microsoft Excel, from analyzing and recording the first financial transactions of the year all the way through starting the new fiscal year.

The skills covered in this course include recording in the journal, posting in the ledgers, preparing financial statements, recording and posting closing entries, as well as preparing trial balances.

Applied Learning Project

This Specialization program includes three interconnected courses which collectively cover each step of the accounting cycle. At the end of each module you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned in the video walkthroughs by completing a graded activity such as posting into the accounts in the ledger or preparing your own financial statements in Microsoft Excel.

Beginner

Our How to Finance course includes everything you need to wrap your head around the securities industry: 14 course units mapped to topics covered on the SIE exam Each unit includes a 30-minute video lecture from our expert faculty Real-world, relatable examples bring concepts to life Opportunity to test out of a unit Access to our Training Center Free access to our Study Essentials course Downloadable supplements Final course assessment demonstrates an understanding of the securities industry

Lesson 1: Introduction & Stocks
Lesson 2: Bonds
Lesson 3: Types of Bonds
Lesson 4: Investment Company Securities
Lesson 5: Other Packaged Products
Lesson 6: Options
Lesson 7: Suitability
Lesson 8: Issuing Securities
Lesson 9: The Secondary Market & Equity Trading
Lesson 10: Economics & Monetary Policy
Lesson 11: Account Types
Lesson 12: Retirement Plans
Lesson 13: FINRA Registration
Lesson 14: Business Conduct Rules