Finance and Accounting Fundamentals

Course code LEAD 1206

Credit 1.5

Length 24.0 hours

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Finance and Accounting Fundamentals offers a basic introduction to accounting or finance principles. Students learn about accounting principles and processes, how financial statements are created, and how to analyze and plan for the financial health of a business. Students also analyze effective financial strategies, including budgeting and investment options for business.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Understanding the difference between Finance and Accounting
  • Introduction to Accounting Principles and Concepts
  • Understanding Financial Statements
  • Financial Statement Analysis using Ratios
  • Practical Tools for Financial Analysis: Cost Benefit Analysis, Break Even Analysis
  • Financial Planning and Budgeting

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.