Requirements

• Basic Accounting Knowledge: Participants should have a foundational understanding of accounting principles
• including the accounting equation and the structure of financial statements.
• Excel Proficiency: Familiarity with basic Microsoft Excel functions
• such as data entry
• cell formatting
• formulas
• and simple functions like SUM and AVERAGE.
• Access to Excel: Participants must have access to a computer with Microsoft Excel installed to practice and complete course exercises.
• Commitment to Learning: A willingness to engage with detailed accounting tasks and apply critical thinking to solve financial problems is essential.

Description

This course provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of intermediate accounting processes using Microsoft Excel, focusing on managing and analyzing financial data for the second month of operations. It is specifically designed for learners with a basic understanding of the accounting equation and a foundational familiarity with Excel. Participants will delve into the practical application of accounting principles by entering detailed data for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory, utilizing subledgers to enhance organization and reporting accuracy.

The course guides learners through the step-by-step preparation of essential financial statements, including a balance sheet and income statement, allowing participants to interpret and present financial results accurately after one full month of operations. Additionally, learners will gain proficiency in handling complex business transactions, including recording and processing payroll, calculating and paying payroll taxes, and managing sales tax collection and remittance.

By the end of this course, participants will have mastered techniques for managing dynamic accounting tasks within Excel, including reconciling accounts, creating and analyzing subledgers, and producing accurate financial statements.

This course is ideal for accounting professionals, small business owners, and students who wish to expand their financial management capabilities using Excel. Key topics include advanced data entry and reconciliation techniques, efficient subledger setup and maintenance for specific accounts, structured workflows for balance sheet and income statement creation, detailed payroll and tax processing, and comprehensive strategies for recording and paying sales tax.

Who this course is for:

• Accounting Professionals: Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in financial management
• subledger creation
• and Excel-based accounting processes.
• Small Business Owners and Managers: Entrepreneurs who want to take control of their business finances by learning to manage accounts
• subledgers
• and financial statements effectively.
• Students and Recent Graduates: Learners in accounting
• finance
• or business-related programs who wish to gain practical
• hands-on experience with real-world financial tasks in Excel.
• Office Administrators and Bookkeepers: Professionals responsible for maintaining business records
• preparing financial reports
• and managing payroll and tax-related transactions.
• Excel Enthusiasts with an Interest in Accounting: Individuals proficient in Excel who want to expand their expertise into financial management and accounting workflows.