The Financial Accounting 101 Specialization equips learners with the essential skills to analyze, interpret, and apply financial data in real-world business scenarios. Across four courses, you will master accounting fundamentals, Earnings Per Share (EPS), shareholder’s equity, financial statement analysis, and tax accounting. Through structured lessons, corporate case studies, and practical exercises featuring companies like Colgate, P&G, and Microsoft, you’ll gain both conceptual clarity and application-focused expertise. This program prepares you to make data-driven financial decisions with confidence, whether pursuing academic growth, professional advancement, or entrepreneurial success.
Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization
Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization
Master Financial Accounting and Analysis. Build strong foundations in accounting, EPS, equity, financial analysis, and tax reporting.
Instructor: EDUCBA
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Beginner level
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1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
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.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Statements
- Equities
- Working Capital
- Income Statement
- Cash Flows
- Financial Reporting
- Gross Profit
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Case Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Standard Accounting Practices
- Financial Acumen
- Balance Sheet
- Corporate Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Accrual Accounting
- Finance
What’s included
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Taught in English
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September 2025
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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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Frequently asked questions
The Specialization can typically be completed in 15 to 16 weeks, with an average commitment of 3–4 hours per week. This flexible pace is designed to fit alongside professional or academic schedules, allowing learners to progress steadily while reinforcing their understanding through projects, case studies, and assessments. By the end of the program, participants will have developed a strong foundation in financial accounting and gained practical skills they can apply immediately in real-world contexts.
No prior accounting experience is required. A basic understanding of mathematics and an interest in business or finance will help, but the Specialization is designed to guide learners from foundational concepts to advanced applications step by step.
While the courses are designed to build progressively—from accounting fundamentals to more advanced topics such as EPS, shareholder’s equity, and tax accounting—you may take them in any order that suits your learning goals. However, following the recommended sequence ensures a smoother and more comprehensive learning journey.
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