Financial Accounting - Level 2

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:
The nature of a limited company.
The main external sources of finance available to limited companies, and their characteristics.
The role of a stock exchange.
The reporting requirements placed upon the directors of a company.
How to prepare a statement of profit or loss and a statement of comprehensive income for a limited company.
How to prepare a statement of financial position for a limited company.
The purpose of a statement of changes in equity.
The importance of reliable corporate governance.
The crucial importance of cash to a business.
The difference between profit and cash.
How to prepare a simple statement of cash flows.
Who uses financial statements and what their needs are.
How to calculate and interpret ratios that enable you to comment on a business’s profitability, liquidity, and efficiency.
How to calculate and interpret ratios that enable you to comment on a business’s capital structure, investment returns, and performance.
The limitations of ratio analysis.