Diploma in Finance and Accounting - City of London College of Economics - 6 months - 100% online / self-paced

Book excerpt: Overview In this diploma course you will learn how to use financial statements, to understand the basics ofaccounting as well as how to setting up an accounting system for your business. Content - Mastering Financial Management - From Strategy to Business Plan - Budgeting - The Accountant in You - Your Company’s General Ledger - The Chart of Accounts - Accounts Receivable - Accounts Payable - Watching Your Cash Flow - Managing Payroll - Inventory Control - Cost Control - Managing Internal Controls - Managing Commercial Lenders - Using Venture Capital - Proprietorship, Partnership, or Incorporation? - Your Business Obligations to Uncle Sam - Sharpening Company Tax Smarts - Partnerships, S Corporations, and Limited Liability Companies - Developing a Financial Plan - Forecasting Your Future - Preserving the Bottom Line - Developing Growth Strategies - Partnering with Vendors - Trouleshooting Your Business System - What’s My Data? - Flexing Your Financial Muscles Duration 6 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when youfeel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assign- ment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.