Accounting Structure, Nature and Classification of Transaction
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- Objective
- Who should attend
In accounting, the structure, nature, and classification of transactions form the core of financial recording and analysis, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and enabling insightful business decisions. Every financial transaction impacts the accounting equation—the fundamental relationship between assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity—and this equation provides the foundation for interpreting a company’s financial position. A well-organized accounting structure combined with the proper classification of business transactions allows businesses to effectively track and analyze financial performance, maintain compliance with standards such as IFRS and GAAP, and streamline their accounting processes.
The Accounting Structure, Nature, and Classification of Transactions Training Course covers these fundamental principles and practices, guiding participants through the essential components of accounting, including the accounting equation, chart of accounts, and double-entry system. Participants will explore transaction classification, recording methods, and international standards compliance, building practical skills for organizing and managing complex business transactions, from basic entries to multi-purpose and foreign currency transactions.
Course Outline
Accounting Principles and Structure
- Definition of Accounting and its role in business decision-making
- Exploring accounting principles
- Describing the basic accounting equation and its components:
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Owner’s Equity
- Exploring the structure and functions of major financial statements:
- Income Statement
- Owner’s Equity Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Statement of Cash Flow
- Introduction to double-entry systems and their purpose
- Discovering the steps in the accounting cycle
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