Introduction
In today’s competitive business environment, financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions and ensuring the financial health of any organization. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage financial transactions and prepare financial statements. This course is ideal for individuals new to accounting, equipping them with essential accounting skills and knowledge. This course covers the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of financial statements, providing a solid foundation in accounting principles, processes, and the regulatory environment that governs financial reporting.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial accounting: definition, importance, and scope.
- The conceptual framework of financial accounting.
- Introduction to the major financial statements.
- The accounting equation and the double-entry system.
- Understanding debits and credits.
Accounting Cycle & Financial Transactions
- Steps of the accounting cycle.
- Preparing trial balances.
- Adjusting entries: accruals, deferrals, and adjustments.
- Closing entries and preparing the adjusted trial balance.
- Exercise: From transaction analysis to trial balance.
Preparing Financial Statements
- Constructing the Income Statement.
- Preparing the Balance Sheet.
- The Cash Flow Statement.
- The relationship between financial statements.
- Preparing complete financial statements.
Internal Controls & Basic Auditing
- Internal controls objectives and components.
- Effective internal control measures.
- Types of audits and auditor roles.
- Preparing for an audit: documents and process overview.
- Common financial frauds and how to detect them.
Regulatory Frameworks & Ethics in Accounting
- Overview of GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Ethical issues in financial accounting and reporting.
- The role of ethics in financial decision-making.
- Navigating complex ethical scenarios in accounting.
- Current trends and updates in financial accounting standards.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore the principles of financial accounting.
- Learn how to record financial transactions using the double-entry system.
- Develop skills to prepare and interpret the three key financial statements.
- Gain an understanding of the accounting cycle from journal entry to final accounts.
- Explore internal controls and basic auditing processes.
- Familiarize with GAAP and other regulatory frameworks affecting financial reporting.
This course is ideal for:
- Entry-level accountants.
- Junior finance officers.
- Non-finance managers.
- Business owners.
- Entrepreneurs.
- Bookkeepers.
- Staff with accounting responsibilities.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 |
| 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| 29/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| 28/07/2025 | 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 |
| 20/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| 12/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 27/05/2025 | 24/06/2025 | 22/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 |
| 16/09/2025 | 14/10/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 09/12/2025 |
| 06/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
