Balance Sheet (Short Course)
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Balance Sheet Meaning - Free Course

 

Build the knowledge and skills needed to get to grips with balance sheets and their applications, with this exclusive free course from Oxford Home Study Centre. Learn how understanding a balance sheet and its applications could help you take your career a step further, or perhaps manage your own accounts with greater confidence and accuracy. Now available 100% free of charge, this exclusive introductory course is ideal for newcomers and existing accountancy personnel alike.

Study balance sheet meaning and the objectives of balance sheets from a business perspective, how to prepare a balance sheet from scratch and the art of effectively analysing balance sheets. Course content also covers assets and liabilities, along with essential associated terminology. Study in your own time at a pace that suits your lifestyle, with no deadlines or time restrictions imposed.

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By the end of this Course the learner will be able to:

  • Understand meaning and definition of Balance sheet
  • Describe the Classification of assets and liabilities
  • Understand the adjustment of Balance sheet
  • Describe how to prepare the Balance sheet.

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COURSE CONTENT

This free Balance Sheet Course covers the following topics:

• Topic 1 - Statement of Financial Position
• Topic 2 - Why Create a Balance Sheet
• Topic 3 - How to Prepare a Balance Sheet
• Topic 4 - Assets and Liabilities
• Topic 5 - How to Analyse a Balance Sheet 

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Course Level 0
Awarding Body OHSC
Study Method Online
Course Duration 20 Hours
Entry Requirements Open to All
Start Date Ongoing