University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization
University of California, Irvine

Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization

Gain Practical Accounting Knowledge and Skills. In this hands-on Specialization you will practice completing each step of the accounting cycle within Microsoft Excel, from analyzing and recording the first financial transactions of the year all the way through starting the new fiscal year.

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Andrea Eliassen

Instructor: Andrea Eliassen

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  • How to record in journals and post in ledgers

  • How to prepare financial statements

  • How to record and post closing entries

  • How to prepare trial balances

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Specialization - 3 course series

What is Financial Accounting?

Course 19 hours4.7 (414 ratings)

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Category: Practical Applications
Category: Financial Statement
Category: Practical Applications in Accounting
Category: Accounting Cycle

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Andrea Eliassen
University of California, Irvine
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