Beginner Accounting Courses in NYC | Intro to Financial Accounting

Learn how to analyze financial statements and reports. Master financial accounting fundamentals such as accrual accounting, the three main financial statements, and the metrics and ratios analysts use.

This course is taught using hands-on exercises from financial statements of well-known companies. We'll go through real-life examples, by walking through actual 10-K's to gain a better understanding of how the accounting concepts learned in this course apply to companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple.

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Schedule & Enrollment: Intro to Financial Accounting

6 Hours
$325

Discounts

Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.
Policies

NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

Course times are listed in Eastern Time.

Not currently scheduled.

Email hello@nobledesktop.com to request this course.

Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$325
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

6 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

185 Madison Ave, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided
Free retake within one year

Students seated in computer classroom with workbooks, paying attention to instructor

Live Online

Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided
Free retake within one year

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What You’ll Learn

Financial accounting fundamentals, including cash versus accrual accounting and GAAP
Income statement line items and financial metrics
Balance sheet: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder's Equity
Cash Flow Statement: Cash flows from operations, investing, and financing
How the financial statements tie together

Course Syllabus

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Introduction to Financial Accounting

Who uses financial reports?
Where to find financial reports
Types of financial reports
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Cash vs. accrual accounting

Income Statement

Essential line items
Profit ratios and margins
Accrual accounting in the income statement
Depreciation and amortization
Trailing Twelve Months (TTM)
Year-over-year (Y/Y) Comparisons
EBITDA

Balance Sheet

Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder's Equity
Essential components of each section
Changes in PP&E
Working capital

Cash Flow Statements

Why we need the cash flow statement
Cash flows from operations
Cash flows from investing
Cash flows from financing
Deferred taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

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