Accounting 2 Course Syllabus

Overview: This course is the second part of a two-course sequence and is designed for learners with foundational accounting knowledge. It covers advanced financial and managerial accounting topics, including financial statements, asset management, and corporate finance practices. The course is self-paced, with approximately 17 hours of content divided into five core modules and a final project. Flexible deadlines allow learners to progress at their own speed, supported by hands-on assignments and practical analysis tasks. By the end, participants will be able to analyze financial performance, apply cost management techniques, and support strategic business decisions.

Module 1: Advanced Financial Accounting Concepts

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Understand complex financial transactions
• Analyze financial statements in detail
• Learn advanced accounting terminology
• Evaluate financial reporting accuracy

Module 2: Managerial Accounting & Cost Analysis

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Understand cost structures and cost behavior
• Learn budgeting and cost control techniques
• Analyze product and operational costs
• Support management decisions with financial data

Module 3: Financial Statement Analysis

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Perform ratio analysis and trend analysis
• Interpret financial statements for decision-making
• Compare company performance over time
• Assess profitability, liquidity, and efficiency

Module 4: Budgeting & Planning

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Develop budgets for business operations
• Forecast financial performance
• Analyze variance between actual and planned results
• Improve financial planning strategies

Module 5: Final Accounting Analysis Project

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Analyze financial statements of a company
• Evaluate financial performance and strategy
• Apply cost and budgeting techniques

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Deliverable 1: Comprehensive financial statement analysis
• Deliverable 2: Performance evaluation using ratio analysis
• Deliverable 3: Budgeting and cost control recommendations

Prerequisites

• Completion of Accounting 1 or equivalent foundational knowledge
• Familiarity with basic financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Analyze and interpret complex financial statements
• Apply managerial accounting techniques to support decision-making
• Evaluate company performance using financial ratios
• Develop and manage operational budgets
• Demonstrate proficiency in financial analysis for strategic planning