EDUCBA
Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization
EDUCBA

Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization

Master Financial Accounting and Analysis. Build strong foundations in accounting, EPS, equity, financial analysis, and tax reporting.

EDUCBA

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Analyze, interpret, and apply financial statements for business performance evaluation.

  • Calculate and evaluate Earnings Per Share (EPS) including complex adjustments.

  • Apply financial analysis techniques and tax accounting principles to decision-making.

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September 2025

52 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain the purpose of income, balance, and cash flow statements.

  • Apply accounting principles to analyze revenue, margins, equity, and liquidity.

  • Interpret real company statements to evaluate performance and decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Income Statement, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gross Profit, Standard Accounting Practices, and Financial Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Calculate Basic and Diluted EPS, including adjustments for dividends and splits.

  • Apply Treasury Stock Method to assess dilution from convertibles and options.

  • Interpret EPS outputs to analyze profitability and support investment decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Equities, Securities (Finance), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Financial Acumen

What you'll learn

  • Apply horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis to evaluate financial performance.

  • Analyze deferred tax assets/liabilities and interpret tax reporting standards.

  • Assess efficiency, profitability, and shareholder returns through ratios.

Skills you'll gain

Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Working Capital, Case Studies, Corporate Tax, Income Statement, Technical Accounting, and Return On Investment

What you'll learn

  • Analyze shareholder’s equity components and interpret financial statements.

  • Evaluate dividend types and stock actions, including splits and treasury stock.

  • Apply real-world examples to strengthen equity analysis and decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Financial Statements, Equities, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Market Liquidity

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