Financial Accounting edX - online learning platform

Overview

This Financial Accounting Professional Certificate in collaboration with New York Institute of Finance - NYIFx is designed to prepare individuals with the core financial accounting tools they will need to understand annual reports and footnotes - creating a solid understanding of the financial statements.

Job Outlook

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates average growth of 9% for financial managers between 2012 and 2022, which varies by industry. (source: https://www.accounting.com/careers/financial-accounting/)
• An entry-level Financial Accountant with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Financial_Accountant/Salary)

• Career prospects for people with similar training include: Financial Analyst,Controller,Financial Manager)

What you will learn

• Accounting System Structure and Information Management
• Reporting Firm Resources, Obligations and Performance
• Reporting Use of Firm Resources and Taxation
• Reporting Liabilities and Owners Capital and Cashflow
• Reporting Investments and Pensions