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09-CBAF02 - Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
The University of North Alabama's College of Business, in conjunction with the Office of Continuing Studies and Outreach is proud to offer a "Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals".  This four course program is self-paced and completed at your home or workplace.  You can register for these courses anytime.  The competency based courses are designed to be tightly focused on skills and knowledge needed to compete successfully in today's volatile business environment.  The six available courses cover management accounting fundamentals; economic fundamentals; financial management fundamentals; basic quantitative skills including statistical applications, principles of management; and principles of marketing.  Students can choose the four they feel are the most useful for their professional development. The cost of each competency-based course is only $300, which includes the workbook and CD.  The framed Certificate is issued for $100, and is earned upon completion of the fourth course.   Total cost of the "Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals" program is $1300.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Author: Robert N. Holt
Chapters: The Nature of Accounting  
The Basic Financial Statements  
The Accounting Cycle  
Cash Flow Analysis  
Analysis of Financial Statements

Audience:  Any non-financial manager in such areas as marketing, sales, manufacturing, or engineering who requires a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of financial accounting.

Abstract: A working knowledge of accounting is critical to success in business. Accounting information underlies most strategic and operational decisions made by management. The purpose of this package is to supply managers with a knowledge of the objectives of accounting and to provide the tools necessary to interpret accounting information.
  
Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective begins with a discussion of the who, what, why, where, and how of accounting. The standard-setting process and the roles of the various parties in the development of (GAAP) are described in Chapter 1.

Chapter 2, The Basic Financial Statements, introduces the fundamental accounting equation, Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity, and uses it to construct, the balance sheet first, then the income statement. The interactive problems in Chapter 2 reinforce the use of T-accounts in developing the financial statements.

In Chapter 3, Students are immersed in the accounting cycle. They learn the significance of journal entries, ledger posting, and ultimately, statement creation. A variety of exercises are presented, requiring comprehension of topics such as the operating cycle (Purchase Inventory--> Incur Payables --> Sell Merchandise --> Collect Receivables), accruals, depreciation, and reconciliation of retained earnings.

Chapter 4, tackles Cash Flow, an important topic often ignored in introductory accounting texts. In this chapter, students learn the importance of accurate cash flow analysis and are provided with several tools , particularly the Coleman Cash Flow Model, for determining a firm's sources and uses of cash.

Chapter 5, provides an introduction into financial analysis by teaching a number of ratios frequently encountered in the business community.

Financial Accounting: A Management Perspective, has been used by corporate training departments, graduate schools of business, consulting firms, trade associations, and individuals. The course requires approximately twelve to fifteen hours to complete, including text reading and computer time.

Additional Information:
Software, a workbook, instructions, and a password will be mailed within three days after registration to each participant.  Payment is due at time of registration.  Course work and exam must be completed within 120 days of registration.  You must acheive a score of 80% or higher.  There are no refunds for modules not completed.  If a student fails to achieve a score of 80% on the final, the student may work through the module a 2nd time and attempt the final exam a 2nd time at no additional cost.

DAILY SCHEDULE
DATE START TIME END TIME
1/1/2009, Thu 12:00AM 12:00PM
12/31/2009, Thu 12:00AM 12:00PM

FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Registration Fee $300.00
Facility
      ONLINE INSTRUCTION

CE CREDITS
CREDIT TYPE SPONSOR CREDITS
MBA UNA, COB, SBDC 1.5

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