An introduction to corporate finance and accounting is provided in this specialization, focusing on how these concepts apply to a wide range of real-world scenarios, including financial intermediation, corporate decision making, personal finance, and managerial motivations and accounting. standards affect financial reporting.

Time Value of Money, Risk Reward, Retirement Savings, Mortgage Financing, Vehicle Leasing, Real Estate Appraisal and many other ideas and applications is where it all begins. Specialization uses Excel to increase student engagement and facilitate more immediate understanding of the material. The course provides a solid foundation in corporate finance and includes, among other things, assessing compensation claims, deciding on financing and understanding the components of a financial model.

The specialization then moves to financial accounting, preparing students to read financial accounting and understand accounting terminology and syntax. The program covers the basics of accrual accounting, cash flow analysis and accounting, among other things! Finally, the major teaches students to understand and analyze important information that companies present in their reports, including types of assets and liabilities, long-term investments and liabilities, and finally the difference between tax reporting and financial reporting. This is done using their basic accounting knowledge.

Applied Learning ProjectThis specialization helps students gain a better understanding of the core topics of corporate finance and accounting through assignments, tests and an optional Excel spreadsheet. The course covers, among other things, accrual accounting, cash flow analysis and accounting basics! The course provides a solid foundation for business financing and includes, among other things, assessing compensation requirements, deciding on financing and understanding the components of a financing model.