Accounting

To learn a foreign language like Accounting, you need quite a bit of practice in the basic foundations (grammar, syntax, idioms, etc.). This material is absolutely essential for being able to read and to understand books written in the language (in our case, financial statements.).

This week, we will start building these foundations. We will start with an overview of financial reporting. What types of reports are required? Who makes the rules? Who enforces the rules?

Then, we will cover the balance sheet equation and define/discuss Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity. We will introduce debit-credit bookkeeping and do lots of practice in translating transactions into debits and credits.

Finally, we will introduce a case of a start-up company to provide you insights into all of the steps necessary to go from recording the first transactions of a new business all the way through its first set of financial statements.

Master the technical skills needed to analyze financial statements and disclosures for use in financial analysis, and learn how accounting standards and managerial incentives affect the financial reporting process.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to read the three most common financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

Why enroll in this program?

Our program meets the real needs of businesses today and our teachers use the latest training techniques. Benefit from our experience and modern teaching methods. To learn more, call us.

• The program is officially recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports.
• The professional training you receive opens doors to many kinds of jobs in both the public and private sectors.
• The technological skills you acquire are highly valued in today’s business world.
• You can start your own business or work freelance.
• Financial aid is available for eligible candidates at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/

Program objectives:

• Provide students with the training needed to calculate and prepare purchase and sales invoices, receipts, payments, etc.
• Give students the skills required to perform payroll functions, calculate prices, and manage cash.
• Train students to carry out end-of-period and end-of-year accounting tasks.
• Teach students how to complete an accounting cycle using accounting tasks.
• Provide students with the skills needed to generate analysis reports and financial statements; to use spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; and to set up a basic accounting system.
• Help students acquire oral and written business communication skills in both English and French.