General Accounting

General Accounting is a broad field that encompasses the recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting of financial transactions. Coursera's General Accounting catalogue teaches you the foundational principles and procedures of accounting. You'll learn about preparing financial statements, maintaining ledgers and journals, performing cost analyses, understanding tax laws, and managing assets and liabilities. Furthermore, you'll grasp concepts related to auditing, corporate accounting, managerial accounting, and financial decision-making. This skill is essential for aspiring accountants, financial analysts, finance managers, or business owners aiming to better manage their finances.