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Financial Accounting

Accounting Concepts, Principles, and the Accounting Equation

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In-depth treatment of fundamental accounting concepts (going concern, accruals, business entity, prudence, consistency, historical cost) and the mathematical mechanics of the fundamental accounting equation with step-by-step transaction analysis.

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Topic 2: Accounting Concepts, Principles, and the Accounting Equation 1. Introduction & Learning Outcomes The discipline of financial accounting rests upon a structured bedrock of universally recognized rules, assumptions, and principles collectively referred to as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and articulated within the IASB Conceptual Framework. These principles govern when...…

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Unit Syllabus 20 Topics
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
Accounting Equation and Transactions
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Recording Financial Transactions
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Adjusting Entries and the Trial Balance
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Financial Statements Preparation
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Revenue Recognition and Expense Matching
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Inventory Valuation Methods
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Depreciation and Amortization
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Financial Ratios and Analysis
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Ethical Considerations in Financial Accounting
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Purpose of Accounting, Users of Information, and Qualitative Characteristics
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Accounting Concepts, Principles, and the Accounting Equation
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Double-Entry Bookkeeping, Ledgers, and Balancing Accounts
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Source Documents, Books of Original Entry, and Cash Books
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Trial Balance, Errors, and Suspense Accounts
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Accruals, Prepayments, Receivables, Payables, and Bad Debts
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Inventory Valuation and Cost-Flow Methods
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Non-Current Assets, Depreciation, Disposal, and Capital versus Revenue
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Bank Reconciliation and Control Accounts
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Preparing and Interpreting Basic Financial Statements
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