Recording Financial Information - Online

This module covers how to record and interpret financial information in journals and ledgers. It begins by discussing definitions and examples of double-entry bookkeeping, debits, credits, journals, and ledgers. Then about how to record financial events into the journals and ledgers.

This course replicates the content from lesson 4 of Finance for Nonfinancial Managers - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer.


Those new to dealing with financial statements and accounting issues.
Students will be able to:
  • Define double entry bookkeeping concepts in relation to the accounting equation
  • Compare the functions and contents of a ledger and a journal
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  • Recording Financial Information
    Topics covered include:
    • Key concepts
    • Recording financial events in journals and ledgers
    • Using financial information to improve decision making, budget planning, proposals and communication of information
    Duration: 1 hour

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