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Financial Accounting for Bankers
This self-study course presents
the fundamentals of accounting, presented from the banker's
viewpoint as a user of financial statements. The relationships
between individual accounts and the financial statements
are emphasized to enable learners to describe accounts
and determine the business activities affecting their
balances.
| Course
Objectives |
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completing this course, the learner will be able
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Describe the purpose
of each financial statement |
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Define line items
and give examples of underlying transactions |
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Determine how
specific business activities impact the financial
statements |
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Calculate earnings,
equity and cash flow for a business |
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Use financial
statements to identify questions and to interpret
responses |
| Course
Content |
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The characteristics
of the financial accounting process |
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Accounting
principles used to prepare statements |
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Asset, liability
and equity accounts |
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Income statement
accounts |
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Determining
business cash flow |
| Course
Modules |
| Module
1 - Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| Module
2 - Accounting for Income and Expenses |
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3 - Accounting for Assets |
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4 - Accounting for Liabilities and Equity |
| Module
5 - The Financial Statements & Case Studies |
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| Target
Audience |
| This course
is ideal for entry-level analysts as a prerequisite
to Edge Development Group's Commercial Credit
Analysis or other formal credit training. It
also benefits more experienced individuals who need
to review accounting concepts. |
| Delivery
Options |
| This course
is designed to allow learners to work independently
and at their own pace, concentrating on the areas
they need most. When multiple learners are involved,
the materials can also be used in conjunction with
periodic review and application sessions to capitalize
on the benefits of classroom learning. |
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set of participant materials includes: |
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Complete explanations
of concepts, examples, and exercises with answer
keys |
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Review sections
at the end of each module, highlighting key concepts
and providing self-testing opportunities |
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Comprehensive
case studies allowing the learner to practice each
new skill throughout the course |
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addition, an Administrator's Guide is available
to benefit the manager, trainer or group leader.
The Administrator's Guide includes: |
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Pre- and post-tests
with answer keys |
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Instructions for
assigning and administering the course as a self-study |
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Suggestions and
facilitation outlines for conducting the course
in a group setting |
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Discussion points
for review of the comprehensive cases |
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