IFAIntroduction to Financial AccountingFrom debits to financial statements in two days
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Course Overview
Introduction to Financial Accounting takes junior finance staff, career switchers, and anyone starting from zero through the complete logic of accounting in two intensive days. Beginning with debits and credits, the course builds systematically through journal entries, the trial balance, and accruals, arriving at a clear understanding of how everyday transactions become the three core financial st
Key Takeaways
1
Apply double-entry logic confidently to any business transaction
2
Move a transaction from journal entry through to trial balance without error
3
Understand why accruals matter and how they affect reported results
4
Build all three core financial statements from a raw set of transactions
5
Speak the language of accounting confidently in cross-functional conversations
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LEORON - Professional Development Institute
LEORON Institute is the leading corporate training and EdTech company in the EMEA region, with the most comprehensive learning and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations and Engineering. Through instructor-led sessions, in-company training, and coaching, our faculty of experts deliver over 2,000+ programs annually, while 50,000+ learners are equipped with up-to-date relevant education and the latest tech solutions across the EMEA region.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
Course Outline
1. Debits and credits - the foundational logic of double-entry accounting
2. From journal entries to the trial balance
3. Accruals and why timing matters in accounting
4. Building the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
5. Full exercise - transactions to financial statements from scratch
Who Should Attend?
This course is built for junior finance staff, career switchers, and anyone starting from zero who needs to understand accounting logic quickly and practically. It is ideal for those who need genuine working knowledge fast, not a semester-long academic treatment of the subject.
FAQ
I have zero accounting background, is this course really for me?
Yes, this course is specifically designed for people starting from zero, including career switchers with no prior finance training.
How does this feed into further LEORON programs?
This course is a strong foundation for both Accounting for Non-Accountants and the CMA certification track for those pursuing accounting further.
Is two days really enough to learn accounting?
This course focuses on core logic and practical application rather than exhaustive technical detail, giving delegates a genuine working foundation in two days.