Banking, Finance, & Accounting

Introduction to Financial Accounting

In this course you will learn:

  • Introduction to Accounting: Understand accounting principles and the accounting equation.
  • Financial Statements: Learn to interpret and analyze different types of financial statements.
  • Recording Financial Transactions: Master debit and credit rules for accurate transaction recording.
  • Adjusting Process: Explore the adjusting process to ensure proper recognition of revenues and expenses.
  • Accounting Cycle: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the complete accounting cycle.
  • Ratio Analysis: Learn to calculate and interpret financial ratios for performance evaluation.
  • Stock Market Ratios: Assess investment potential using key stock market ratios.
  • Financial Decision-Making: Develop essential skills for making informed financial decisions.
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Who takes this Course

  • Accountants and Finance Professionals.
  • Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.
  • Non-Financial Professionals and Students.

Content

21 Lectures • 1 hour 52 minutes

  • Lecture 1: Intro

    1 minute 53 seconds

  • Lecture 2: Accounting as the Language of Business

    10 minutes 39 seconds

  • Lecture 3: The Accounting Equation

    5 minutes 15 seconds

  • Lecture 4: The Financial Statements

    9 minutes 26 seconds

  • Lecture 5: Transaction Analysis

    5 minutes 31 seconds

  • Lecture 6: Double Entry Accounting

    10 minutes 12 seconds

  • Lecture 7: Recording Transactions

    4 minutes 52 seconds

  • Lecture 8: Trial Balance

    4 minutes 7 seconds

  • Lecture 9: Accrual Accounting

    3 minutes 54 seconds

  • Lecture 10: The Adjusting Process

    4 minutes 29 seconds

  • Lecture 11: Prepaid Expenses

    7 minutes 4 seconds

  • Lecture 12: Accrued Expenses

    4 minutes 22 seconds

  • Lecture 13: Depreciation

    7 minutes 4 seconds

  • Lecture 14: Preparing Financial Statement

    5 minutes 22 seconds

  • Lecture 15: Closing Entries

    8 minutes 46 seconds

  • Lecture 16: Financial Ratios

    1 minute 35 seconds

  • Lecture 17: Ability to Pay Current Liabilities

    2 minutes 11 seconds

  • Lecture 18: Inventory and Receivable Ratios

    4 minutes

  • Lecture 19: Ability to Pay Debts

    3 minutes 57 seconds

  • Lecture 20: Profitability Ratios

    4 minutes 14 seconds

  • Lecture 21: Share Investments

    3 minutes 51 seconds

Meet your instructor

Moataz El-Helaly

Moataz El-Helaly

Moataz El-Helaly is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the American University in Cairo (AUC) School of Business. He previously held similar positions at the American University of Beirut and the British University in Egypt. He earned his PhD from Aston Business School, UK, in 2014. Moataz began his academic career at the German University in Cairo, where he also completed his MSc. He has extensive teaching experience in various accounting subjects and is an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Additionally, he holds ACCA certifications in Data Analytics and International Financial Reporting. Moataz is an active researcher with publications in international journals and has presented at notable conferences. His research interests include Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting, and Accounting Quality.

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