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<|title>Financial Accounting Concepts
<|keywords>accounting principles, financial statements, accounting standards, financial analysis
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Financial accounting is the process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to provide information that is useful for decision-making. The main objectives of financial accounting are to provide transparency and accountability to stakeholders, including shareholders, creditors, and investors. Financial accounting principles and standards are established by regulatory bodies such as the Financial Reporting Standards Board (FRSB) in the United States and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in the United Kingdom.
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<|title>Financial Statements
<|keywords>financial statements, balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement
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Financial statements are a set of financial records that are prepared by a company to provide information about its financial position and performance. The three main financial statements are the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. The balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity of a company at a specific point in time. The income statement shows the revenues and expenses of a company over a period of time. The cash flow statement shows the cash inflows and outflows of a company over a period of time.
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<|title>Accounting Standards
<|keywords>accounting standards, financial reporting standards, auditing, internal controls
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Accounting standards are guidelines that companies must follow when preparing their financial statements. The primary accounting standard is the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which is used by companies in the United States and many other countries. Other important accounting standards include the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which are used by companies in countries that are members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Auditing is the process of examining and evaluating a company's financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and complete. Internal controls are the systems and processes that a company has in place to ensure that its financial statements are accurate and complete.
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<|title>Financial Analysis
<|keywords>financial analysis, financial ratios, profitability, solvency, liquidity
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Financial analysis is the process of using financial data to make informed decisions. Financial ratios and metrics are used to assess a company's financial health, performance, and solvency. Profitability, solvency, and liquidity are some of the most important financial ratios used in financial analysis.
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<|title>Accounting Software
<|keywords>accounting software, financial software, data analytics, reporting
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Accounting software is a computer program that is used to manage and analyze financial data. Financial software can be used to track financial transactions, generate financial reports, and perform other financial analysis tasks.
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<|title>Ethical and Professional Responsibilities of Accountants
<|keywords>ethical principles, professional standards, integrity, confidentiality, objectivity
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Ethical and professional responsibilities of accountants include honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. Accountants must also comply with the ethical principles and professional standards of their respective organizations.
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The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.