Accounting and Financial Services Course Syllabus
Course Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of accounting and financial services. It will cover topics such as financial analysis, understanding financial statements, recording transactions for businesses, risk management, investments, and principles of taxation. Students will gain an understanding of how decisions are made in the world of finance, including understanding the relevant terminology and concepts. By the end of this course students should have a better comprehension of how accounting and finance works in business settings. Course Objectives: 1.      Understand key fundamentals in accounting 2.      Be able to analyze financial statements accurately 3.      Learn about the basic principles of taxation 4.      Apply knowledge to identify risks related to investments 5.      Understand the relevance of compliance regulations 6.      Develop skills in evaluating options when making investment decisions 7.      Gain insight into different types of capital investments 8.      Analyze case studies with regard to the various aspects of accounting and financial services 9.      Evaluate methods for assessing risks associated with investments 10.   Demonstrate knowledgeability on how to create budgets for businessesCourse Description:Â
This course is designed to provide an introduction to Accounting for non-profit organizations. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the essential financial concepts, practices, and regulations applicable to the accounting of nonprofits, as well as covering topics such as budgeting, funding sources, and fundraising operations. The goal is to introduce students to the basics of nonprofit accounting while also providing them with valuable real-world experience.
- Description: In this course participants will learn the basics of creating financial statements, budgets, W-4 reports, and year-end tax reports.   Benefit of Certification: Keeping track of finances is a key element to running a successful business. Many new and small business owners are experts in their field of work but lack the financial understanding to keep their business fiscally above water.  Learning Objectives: Students will learn Â
- how to prepare financial statements (balance sheet )
- how to create an annual budget that works Â
- how to prepare payroll statements Â
- guidelines to preparing annual tax-returns Â
Accounting Fundamentals I
Course Description Accounting Fundamentals I is an online course designed to introduce you to the basics of accounting. This course covers the fundamental principles of accounting, financial statements, and accounting systems. You will learn the basic accounting rules and regulations, accounting terminology, and bookkeeping techniques. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand the foundation of financial accounting. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning accounting, including students, entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who wants to improve their financial literacy. Course Objectives:- Understand the fundamental principles of accounting
- Develop a basic knowledge of accounting terminology and concepts
- Understand the difference between financial and managerial accounting
- Develop skills in using debits, credits, and journal entries in accounting transactions
- Develop familiarity with the accounting equation and financial statements
- Understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping
- Comprehend the key techniques in accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing
- Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting
- Understand the importance of accurate recording and the impact it has on business performance
- Analyze financial statements and understand how financial transactions are recorded in the books of accounts
Accounting Fundamentals I
Course Description Accounting Fundamentals I is an online course designed to introduce you to the basics of accounting. This course covers the fundamental principles of accounting, financial statements, and accounting systems. You will learn the basic accounting rules and regulations, accounting terminology, and bookkeeping techniques. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand the foundation of financial accounting. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning accounting, including students, entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who wants to improve their financial literacy. Course Objectives:- Understand the fundamental principles of accounting
- Develop a basic knowledge of accounting terminology and concepts
- Understand the difference between financial and managerial accounting
- Develop skills in using debits, credits, and journal entries in accounting transactions
- Develop familiarity with the accounting equation and financial statements
- Understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping
- Comprehend the key techniques in accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing
- Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting
- Understand the importance of accurate recording and the impact it has on business performance
- Analyze financial statements and understand how financial transactions are recorded in the books of accounts
Accounting Fundamentals II
Course Description: Accounting Fundamentals II is an online course that builds on the concepts introduced in Accounting Fundamentals I. This intermediate course covers financial statement analysis, budgeting, cost accounting, and tax preparation. You will learn how to use financial information to make informed business decisions and plan effectively for the financial future of a business. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to analyze and interpret financial data. This course is ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their accounting knowledge for a career in finance, accounting, or business management. Course Objectives:- Understand the importance of financial statement analysis and apply financial ratios to analyze a company’s performance
- Develop skills in budgeting and forecasting, including creating and analyzing budgets
- Comprehend the key principles of cost accounting, including job costing and process costing
- Understand how to measure and manage costs, including evaluating overhead allocations
- Develop an understanding of inventory management, including the cost of goods sold
- Familiarize with payroll and transaction tax preparation, including filing and compliance requirements
- Understand the principles of audit and fraud, including evaluating internal control and the basics of forensic accounting
- Understand the principles of financial management, including capital budgeting decisions, return on investment, and time value of money
- Learning how to manage fixed assets and depreciation methods
- Analyze case studies and real-world examples to apply accounting concepts to practical business situations
Accounting Fundamentals II
Course Description: Accounting Fundamentals II is an online course that builds on the concepts introduced in Accounting Fundamentals I. This intermediate course covers financial statement analysis, budgeting, cost accounting, and tax preparation. You will learn how to use financial information to make informed business decisions and plan effectively for the financial future of a business. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to analyze and interpret financial data. This course is ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their accounting knowledge for a career in finance, accounting, or business management. Course Objectives:- Understand the importance of financial statement analysis and apply financial ratios to analyze a company’s performance
- Develop skills in budgeting and forecasting, including creating and analyzing budgets
- Comprehend the key principles of cost accounting, including job costing and process costing
- Understand how to measure and manage costs, including evaluating overhead allocations
- Develop an understanding of inventory management, including the cost of goods sold
- Familiarize with payroll and transaction tax preparation, including filing and compliance requirements
- Understand the principles of audit and fraud, including evaluating internal control and the basics of forensic accounting
- Understand the principles of financial management, including capital budgeting decisions, return on investment, and time value of money
- Learning how to manage fixed assets and depreciation methods
- Analyze case studies and real-world examples to apply accounting concepts to practical business situations
- Course Description: This course provides training on achieving and maintaining accreditation and compliance with healthcare standards. Participants will learn about accreditation processes, standards, and quality improvement strategies to enhance patient care and organizational excellence. Outcomes:
- Understand accreditation processes and standards in healthcare.
- Achieve and maintain accreditation in healthcare settings.
- Implement quality improvement strategies to meet standards.
- Develop compliance measures for accreditation.
- Enhance patient care and organizational excellence through accreditation and standards.
- Introduction to Accreditation and Standards in Healthcare
- Understanding Accreditation Processes
- Compliance with Accreditation Standards
- Quality Improvement Strategies for Accreditation
- Preparing for Accreditation Surveys
- Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation
- Monitoring and Evaluating Compliance with Standards
- Addressing Accreditation Deficiencies and Non-Compliance
- Continuous Improvement for Accreditation and Standards
- Case Studies and Best Practices in Accreditation and Standards
- Administration of School PersonnelCourse Description:Â Â Â This course provides an overview of the myriad of duties and responsibilities of the office of human resources. Through individual assignments and small/large group experiences, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes involved in leading both professional and non-professional staff. Specific case studies are presented, guest speakers are invited to present, and specific theories and philosophies are studied. Matters having to do with leadership and organization of school personnel will be addressed. Exploration of topics such as recruitment and selection; induction; professional development; supervision and evaluation; discipline and dismissal; the work environment; compensation and benefits; administering employee contracts; and legal issues in personnel management will be included.ÂLearning Objectives:Â
- Explore the evolution of education administration and its future as an academic discipline and a professionÂ
- Differentiate among the various functions that public managers performÂ
- Examine the political, socio-economic, cultural, and diversity issues involved in major debates of education administrationÂ
- Explain the roles of education administrators as public managers and policy makers
- Explain the interaction of administrative and political processes in education administrationÂ
- Examine the importance of ethical standards and behavior of education managersÂ