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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Financial Accounting and Analysis training course is a six-week, comprehensive programme designed for students intimidated by financial jargon and numbers. This course aims to demystify complicated terminologies and teaches you how to interpret vital financial data in today’s competitive climate. Moreover, Swayam offers in-depth video lessons which take you through a variety of financial topics.
Students learn about balance sheet creation, balance sheet analysis, cash flow statements, traditional accounting, and financial statement analysis through the online Financial Accounting and Analysis course. The course is coordinated by Dr Padmini Srinivasan, who is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore’s (IIMB) Finance and Accounting Area.
If you’re interested in Swayam’s Financial Accounting and Analysis training programme, you can register through a simple online application process. Upon completing all the course elements and passing the exam with minimum criteria, you will be eligible for the course completion certificate offered by Swayam and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore’s (IIMB).
The Highlights
- Six weeks
- NPTEL and IIM Bangalore Certificate
- Virtual Training
- Free learning content
- Online application process
- Video lectures
Programme Offerings
- 6-week programme
- Online application process
- virtual course
- Certificate from Swayam and IIM Bangalore
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIM Bangalore |
Swayam’s Financial Accounting and Analysis online training programme is entirely free of cost.
Eligibility Criteria
No previous financial knowledge is required of the students.
To qualify for the Financial Accounting and Analysis certificate, you must obtain the minimum required marks in the weekly assignments. You will also have to appear for and pass the certification exam, for which you can register online.
What you will learn
After finishing the online Financial Accounting and Analysis training programme, you will excel in:
- Elements of financial statements
- Accounting principles
- Interpreting key parameters of financial performance
- Tools and techniques used for financial analysis
- Accounting standards
Who it is for
The Financial Accounting and Analysis programme is for any interested learner.
Admission Details
You must go through the following instructions to register for the Swayam’s Financial Accounting and Analysis online course:
- Log in to the official web page of the programme for detailed information.
- To speed up your enrolment, become a registered Swayam user.
- Find the “sign up” prompt and proceed with the instruction.
- Fill in your contact details for the admission process.
- Get access to the learning content for free.
Application Details
You do not have to submit an application form for participating in Swayam’s Financial Accounting and Analysis online programme. You can sign up as a Swayam user and directly apply for the course.
The Syllabus
Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to the Week
- Introduction to Accounting
- Using Financial Information for decision making
- Introduction to the Accounting System
- Understanding Business Transactions: A Visit to Raj Cafe
- Recording through Accounting Equation
- Preparing Financial Statements for Raj Café
- Recap
- Practice Quiz
- Preview of Upcoming Weeks
A Closer Look at the Balance Sheet
- Introduction to the Week
- Introduction to the Elements of Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities and Equity
- Non-current Assets
- Current Assets
- Non-current Liabilities
- Current Liabilities
- Equity
- Recap
- Practice Quiz
A Closer Look at Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Statement of Changes in Equity
- Introduction to the week
- Introduction to Income Statement and Related Accounting Concepts
- Important Elements of the Income Statement
- Introduction to Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Changes in Equity
- Recap
- Practice Quiz
Traditional Accounting - Learning Accounting in Accountant’s Way
- Introduction to Double entry system of Accounting
- Journal
- Ledger
- Trial Balance
- Final Accounts – Balance Sheet and profit and Loss Account
Financial Statement Analysis – I
- Introduction to the week
- What is Financial Statement Analysis
- Students Analyzing the Financial Statements
- Horizontal Analysis of Financial Statements
- Common Size Analysis of Financial Statements
- Ratio Analysis - Part 1
- Recap Practice Quiz
Financial Statement Analysis – II
- Introduction to the Week
- Ratio Analysis - Part 2
- Final Recap
- Practice Quiz
Evaluation process
To avail the course completion-certificate in Financial Accounting and Analysis from Swayam, you need to register for the course-end examination. You must visit the designated examination centre to appear for the assessment. The test will be computer-based, which will include MCQs, fill in blanks, and check box questions.
For acquiring the certificate, you must secure at least 40% marks in the weekly assignments and 40% in the examination.
Instructors
IIM Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The training will go on for 6-weeks.
The study material includes proctored videos and a list of books and references.
No, you will have to appear for the exam from a designated examination centre on a specified date and time.
You don’t have to pay any amount. The course is free of cost.
Swayam has allotted 25% weightage to the weekly assignments and 75% weightage to the certification exam.