GBM 103 – Accounting Fundamentals

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About Course

Welcome to the Accounting world! This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, the essential business language. Whether you’re aiming to pursue a career in business administration, manage your own company, or understand how financial decisions are made, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

You’ll learn the accounting fundamentals, including how to record, summarize, and analyze financial transactions. We’ll explore key accounting concepts like assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, and show you how they influence business decisions. You’ll also gain insight into the accounting cycle and how financial statements are prepared to reflect a business’s performance.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how accounting supports business operations, helps in strategic decision-making, and ensures compliance with legal requirements. This course is perfect for beginners, as it builds a strong foundation for further study in accounting or business management.

 

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Master key accounting terms and concepts.
  • Understand the accounting cycle and how to prepare financial statements.
  • Learn the role of accounting in budgeting, tax compliance, and performance evaluation.
  • Develop the skills needed to make informed business decisions based on financial data.

Join us to unlock the world of accounting and start your journey toward becoming a financial expert in business!


* This course is part of the Global Business Management Diploma (GBM).

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Course Content

Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Fundamentals and Terminology

  • Introduction to Accounting Fundamentals and Terminology
  • End-of-Chapter Practice

Chapter 2: Types of Business Organizations

Chapter 3: Starting a Business and Analyzing Transactions

Chapter 4: Keeping Records and CRA Compliance

Chapter 5: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Chapter 6: Fundamental Accounting Equation and Transactional Changes

Chapter 7: The Balance Sheet and Transactions: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity Introduction

Chapter 8: Cash and Accrual Methods of Accounting

Chapter 9: Revenue and Expense Transactions

Chapter 10: The Matching Principle

Chapter 11: Earnings: Net Income and Net Loss

Chapter 12: Transactions and Sales Taxes

Chapter 13: Owner’s Contributions and Withdrawals

Chapter 14: The Income Statement

Chapter 15: T Accounts

Chapter 16: Debits and Credits and the Transactional Process

Chapter 17: Account Balances and Chart of Accounts

Chapter 18: The Trial Balance

Chapter 19: Source Documents and Filing Systems

Chapter 20: The General Journal and Transactions

Chapter 21: Posting to General Ledgers

Chapter 22: Completing the Full Accounting Cycle

Chapter 23: Financial Statements

Summary

FINAL EXAM

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