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 businesses
