Course

Introduction to Accounting

Learn why good decisions about money require clear, trustworthy records.

A
Term
Self-paced
Level
Principles

What this course covers

This standalone course asks how households, businesses, banks, and governments can make sound decisions about money. It then develops the accounting cycle and connected financial statements. Website readings provide the complete path. Separate YouTube lessons use different examples and visible accounting work.

What you will do

  • Identify the user, entity, decision, period, records, and limits in an accounting question.
  • Follow economic events into accounts and connected financial statements.
  • Use accounting information in household, business, lending, and public settings.