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Introduction to Finance and Accounting Specialization

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University of Pennsylvania

Introduction to Finance and Accounting Specialization

Learn the basics of finance and accounting. Build a foundation of core business skills in finance and accounting

Michael R Roberts
Brian J Bushee
Jessica Wachter

Instructors: Michael R Roberts

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4.4

(2,424 reviews)

Beginner level

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1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Discounting and compounding arbitrary cash flow streams in order to value different claims and make better financial decisions.

  • Difference between NPV and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

  • Classification of cash flows into operating, investing, and financing activities

  • How companies account for investments in debt and equity securities

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Category: Corporate Finance
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Equities
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Finance
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Investments
Category: Investment Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Corporate Finance
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Financial Planning
Category: Working Capital
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Financial Management
Category: Asset Management
Category: Business Valuation

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statements
Category: Depreciation
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Accrual Accounting
Category: Bookkeeping
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Revenue Recognition
Category: Accounting
Category: Income Statement
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Reporting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Depreciation
Category: Inventory Accounting
Category: Accounts Receivable
Category: Financial Reporting
Category: Equities
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Income Tax
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Accounting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Income Statement
Category: Tax
Category: Fixed Asset
Category: Tax Planning
Category: Working Capital

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