Basics in Accounting

Accounting is a process that encompasses the recording of financial transactions in a systematic, classified, and summarized manner so as to yield useful information required for decision-making. It thus includes:

Financial Transactions: Understanding the nature of the transactions that have to be recorded.

Accounting Reports: Preparation of basic reports of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement reflecting the financial performance and position of an organization.

Accounting Principle: To become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles commonly known as (GAAP), or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which govern and guide bookkeeping practices.
 

Basics in accounting could be learned through a lot of means, including taking up a course, self-studying through textbooks, or with some interactive tutorials or videos. You can also find online resources, such as UniAthena's Basics of Accounting course that will provide you with the basic concepts about accounting principles in a flexible manner.

A career in accounting offers immense opportunities. Here are some of the major career paths that you can consider:

Accountant: One who is responsible for maintaining records in the areas of finance and ensures that this area is in compliance with regulations.

Auditor: The role of an auditor is to perform the accounting audit, that is to check whether the financial statements are correct and appropriate with respect to accounting standards.

Tax Specialist: This professional helps businesses and individuals remain compliant with the numerous and often overwhelming tax laws.

Financial Analyst: A financial analyst helps in analyzing financial information to assist a company's proper decision-making.

Forensic Accountant: The person who investigates financial frauds and irregularities, usually in close cooperation with the police force. 

The duration of the accounting basics will depend on how you choose to learn from anywhere. This Basics in Accounting short course, will take 4-6 hours of free learning.

This course will provide you with knowledge about accounting, principles of accounting, measurement of transactions, and financial statements. You’ll learn how to manage a company’s finances and ensure that it stays afloat throughout the year. 

You will also be able to understand the different concepts and terms used in accounting. This course teaches you to prepare and review the financial information that is relied upon by investors, lenders, businesses, and other organizations throughout the world.

Yes, you can access course materials even after the completion of the course. That way, you will get a chance to go through the course content whenever you feel the need to reinforce your knowledge.

An accounting course can pay off considerably in your career, which includes:

Improved Knowledge Base: One needs to understand the underlying significant accounting principles in order to carry out the responsibilities of many different career positions in both finance and business.

Better Employability: This course, at the end, provides a certificate from Cambridge International Qualifications, UK, thereby adding more credibility to your resume for better employability.

Higher Earning Potential: Generally accountants are paid well at large, but the specialized services promise much greater financial rewards.

Skills Development: Acquire skills, including analytical thinking, problem-solving, and paying close attention to detail, crucial in many industries.

Networking Opportunities: Interact with your cohort, instructors, and professionals in the field while building your professional network.

This is a self-paced course, and you can go through the course whenever it is convenient for you while balancing personal and professional demands. The flexibility contributes to effective learning and understanding.

If you don't want to spend years acquiring full degrees, short courses are the ideal approach to enhance your profession. The following are some of the advantages of taking short courses : 

Start learning right away – We don't always have a clear picture of what we want to do or how we want to do it. Short courses might help you get started with your studies.
Improve Your CV - Short courses are a great way to boost your resume. Your new skills from your short courses would be highlighted.
Boost Your Career - They provide a competitive advantage in the job market. Learning a new skill is an excellent method to advance your career.

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Self-Paced learning is purely a digital learning option. The mode of learning is always online. However, learners do not need to set schedules, unlike online courses. As its name implies, Online Self Paced allows learners to learn the desired subject at their own pace. With 24*7 accessibility and information at their fingertips, learners are not restricted to any set schedule. With self-paced learning, you can take short breaks whenever you want, making it easy to retain information. Be it your home couch, at your desk or on the go, the pre-recorded Expert lectures are available whenever you want. Self-Paced learning is the gold standard when it comes to upskilling online. 

You can choose your courses from the different course categories that we are providing. The types of courses we are providing are: Basics, Essential, Mastering, Diploma, Executive Diploma and MBA Essentials.

Learners can access the student portal any time, anywhere, and learn through the videos and essential reading materials available. Additional reading and reference materials are also provided for extra learning.
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Yes, you can retake the quiz.

The certificate can be claimed once you have completed the course by attending all the quizzes and scoring the pass marks.

Yes, the certificates are blockchain verified. Anyone (you, employer etc.) can verify the certificate using the QR code.

No, there is no validity period for claiming the certificate. Any number of certificates can be claimed anytime.

Once the course is completed, there will be a link available in the students portal for downloading the certificate. The certificate can be downloaded as softcopy and if the student requires a hardcopy, they will have to pay for the courier charges.
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Yes, the short courses from UniAthena are absolutely free of cost. We only charge for certificates.

These are professional certification courses and do not carry any credits.

First login with your id and then choose the course you want. Start the course by clicking the “Start Now” option below the course card.

The assessment is carried out through formal quizzes configured throughout the course at chapter levels. The students have to secure a minimum of 50% score to pass.

Yes, you can enrol in more than 1 program simultaneously.

Your progress will be tracked through the quizzes configured in the courses.

You always have lifetime access to the course resources.

Create your account by Signing into a short course. Give your First name, Last name, Email id and password for signing up. Enrol in your course and start learning.

The courses are basically divided into 7 Levels
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Charges applied vary for different courses. Here are the certificate charges: Basics - 50 USD, Essentials - 75 USD, Mastering - 100 USD, Diploma - 150 USD, Executive diploma - 200 USD, MBA essential - 250 USD.

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These courses impart learners with basic general knowledge on the subject so that they can carry out simple tasks. Learners get an overall idea of the subject but they are expected to work and learn under direct supervision in a structured environment.

Essential courses lay stress on the conceptual framework of the course. It helps learners to think beyond the fundamentals of a subject and covers the analytical models, approaches, applications and core terminologies associated with the subject.

Mastering a course equips learners with a practical guide in understanding the critical aspects of a particular subject. It trains learners to develop a skillful approach in identifying and evaluating business metrics that affects the functioning of a business.

Executive diplomas are structured to help business professionals, it offers a combination of fundamentals, strategies and applied business models of the subject. It encourages learners to transform significant insights into a problem solving approach for the business enterprise.