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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Accounting, Business and Society: The Multifaceted Role of Accounting will discuss accounting in the context of business and society in depth. The online course is meant for beginner-level learners who are very passionate about learning the various aspects of financial accounting. Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Certification Course, available on the platform Coursera, is offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 

 Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Certification Syllabus will walk the learners through the role of accountants in business and social aspects, the corporate governance (CG) framework, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and whatnot. As the subtitles for the course videos of Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Certification by Coursera are available in the languages of French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English and Spanish, it can be taken by learners from around the world.

The Highlights

  • Provided by Coursera
  • Offering of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Self-Paced Learning Option
  • 100% Online Course
  • Around 8  Hours to Complete 
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Financial Aid Available

Programme Offerings

  • English videos with multiple subtitles
  • BeginnerLevel courses
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Financial aid available

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2250yesHong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
The candidates can enrol in the course either by paying the Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Certification Fee or without paying the fee. In the enrollment fee, the students will be provided with all features of the online programme including the certificate. Whereas in the free enrolment, the learners will be only given access to the course content. 

Name of the course 

Fee Details (In INR)

Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting

INR 2,250


What you will learn

Accounting proficiency

By the end of the Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Training, the candidate will have a deep insight into: 

  • Corporate Bond
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance
  • The interrelationship between ethics, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. 
  • Different forms of business bodies.

Who it is for

Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting Classes is considered to be a better professional development option for the professionals such as AccountantAccount ManagerManagerBusiness Development Executive and the like.


Admission Details

Step 1 -Register and sign up at https://www.coursera.org/ 

Step 2 - Find ‘The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’ and the online courses offered by the university will be shown on the screen. 

Step 4 - Search for Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting’.

Step 5- Click the option  ‘enrol’ and begin taking the course. 

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Course Overview
  • 1.1 Module Introduction; Nature Of Accounting
  • 1.2 Inter-Relationship Amongst Accounting, Business And Society
  • 1.3 Forms Of Businesses
  • 1.4 Shareholders, Managers And Directors Of A Limited Liability Company
Readings
  • Assessment Critieria
Practice Exercise
  • End-Of-Module Quiz 1

Videos
  • 2.1 Module Introduction; Institutional And Regulatory Framework Of Accounting
  • 2.2 Regulatory Framework Of Accounting
  • 2.3 Mainstream Practices Of Accounting
  • 2.4 Other Types Of Accounting Practices
Readings
  • Regulatory Units Of Different Countries
  • Websites Of The "Big Four" Cpa Firms
Practice Exercise
  • End-Of-Module Quiz 2

Videos
  • 3.1 Module Introduction And Notion Of Ethics
  • 3.2 Ethical Decisions In Practice
  • 3.3 Personal Vs Business Ethics
  • 3.4 Professional Ethics
  • 3.5 Accounting As A Profession And The Related Code Of Ethics
Practice Exercise
  • Ethical Decision Making Practice - Ford Pinto Case
  • End-Of-Module Quiz 3

Videos
  • 4.1 Module Introduction And Corporate Governance (Cg)
  • 4.2 Latest Development Of Cg Practice And Reporting
  • 4.3 Key Areas Of Cg Practices
  • 4.4 Roles Of Cg Practitioners
  • 4.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) And Values To Business
Practice Exercise
  • End-Of-Module Quiz 4

Videos
  • 5.1 Introduction To The Enron Case
  • 5.2 Corporate Governance Issues Of Enron
  • 5.3 Lessons Learnt From The Enron Case
  • Expert Interview - Mr. Leo Lee (Acca President 2017-18)
Reading
  • Please Rate This Course!
Practice Exercise
  • Post-Course Survey

Instructors

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many hours will the learners need to complete the Accounting, Business and Society: The Multi-faceted Role of Accounting online course?

The online course can be completed by the students within about 8 hours.

2: Will the learners be provided with certificates after the completion of the online programme?

Yes, the learners will be provided with a shareable certificate after the completion of the course if they purchase by paying the fee.

3: Which university administers the online course?

The online certificate programme is administered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

4: Who is the professor of the online programmes?

Dennis Chan Suk Sun, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Accounting at the Department of Accounting is the professor of the online course.

5: Which mode of the course is offered? Which level of learners can join the online course?

The course is offered completely in the online mode and it is targeted at beginner level students.

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