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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Accounting is an essential task in any business as it helps you keep track of the profit, loss and other financial fluctuations in a company. It is nothing less than a business language which is used to communicate the financial aspects. Introduction to Financial Accounting Online Course delves into the fundamental concepts of financial accounting and will help candidates develop and refresh their accounting skills.

The Introduction to Financial Accounting programme explores a range of theoretical and practical activities to explain the purposes of accounting. It also addresses many myths related to the field of accounting and gives an understanding of the financial structures. Candidates will get familiar with financial terms, and understand the process and role of financial accounting much better.

Furthermore, the course has been developed by the University of Padova, which is one of the longest standing and most prestigious universities in Europe. You will cover the fundamental and advanced concepts of Accounting in this free online course.

The Highlights

Free course
4-week short term course
Self-paced learning
Expert instructors
100 % online
Printable digital certificate in upgrade

Programme Offerings

online programme
Self-paced Course
free enrollment
Avail more benefits in upgrade
University of Padova course
Trained Faculty Members

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

Eligibility Criteria

FutureLearn’s Introduction to Financial Accounting is meant for those who have already completed the introductory course in financial accounting and have a basic understanding of accounting. This course is a bridge towards an advanced or intermediate financial accounting course.

Candidates must purchase the upgraded or unlimited version of FutureLearn to get a digital and printable course certificate.

What you will learn

Accounting proficiencyFinancial Management

The Introduction to Financial Accounting Course is designed to give an understanding of financial accounting. After completing this course, you will gain the skills required to:

Interpret a company’s transactions like the acquisition of goods/services, financing, sale, through numbers
Analyse the financial structure of an organisation and its profitability
Verify and record transactions through the double-entry bookkeeping method
Discern the difference between market value and book value of equity
Differentiate between accrual-based income and cash-based accounting

Who it is for

Chartered AccountantAccountant

The course is suitable for those who wish to make a career in the field of accounting. Moreover, professionals such as Chartered Accountants and Certified Financial Accountants can also upskill themselves and become acquainted with recent international developments.

Admission Details

Visit the official FutureLearn website through this link: https://www.futurelearn.com/.
Type and search for ‘Introduction to Financial Accounting’ course in the search bar.
Click the “Join for FREE” button and register for the course.
Enter your details and pay the respective fee (if you choose to upgrade) for successful enrolment.

Application Details

Introduction to Financial Accounting online programme does not have an application form. Instead, the candidates need to register an account on FutureLearn to be able to join and access the online course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

University of Padua, Padua Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I decide whether this course is right for me?

Candidates can watch FutureLearn’s preview videos before enrolling in the course to determine whether they wish to join or not.

2: How long will I have access to the course if I join the free version?

Candidates will have access to the course material for six weeks if they join for free.

3: What is the benefit of buying the upgraded version?

The upgraded version will provide unlimited access to the course material for as long as it is available on FutureLearn, along with a printable digital certificate.

4: Does the course require prerequisite knowledge of accounting?

Yes, before enrolling in this course, candidates should complete an introductory course in financial accounting. This course is meant to refresh their understanding of the topics.

5: Is the course wholly provided over online mode?

The course is 100% online as well as self-paced so that students can learn at their schedule.