Money Management

Course Description: Money Management is an online course that provides an overview of money management principles and techniques. This course covers the fundamentals of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. You will learn how to manage your finances effectively and how to make informed decisions about saving, investing, and spending. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to manage your money effectively. This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop a strong financial literacy foundation and gain control over their finances. Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of money management and financial planning
• Develop a budgeting strategy, including identifying financial goals, tracking expenses, and creating a spending plan
• Develop an understanding of various savings options, including savings accounts, CDs, and money market accounts
• Understand the different types of credit and credit scores, and learn how to manage your credit effectively
• Analyze different types of retirement savings options, including individual retirement accounts, pensions, and 401(k) plans
• Understand principles of investing and investment options, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• Develop a strategy for managing debt, including credit card debt, loans, and mortgages
• Understand the principles of insurance and its different types, including life insurance, health insurance, and auto insurance
• Develop an understanding of taxes and their impact on your financial situation.
• Analyze case studies and real-world examples to apply money management concepts to practical personal financial 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