Recording Financial Information - Online

This introductory course provides managers with a basic understanding of financial management. It demonstrates how to read and understand key elements of financial statements and reports, such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. Participants also learn how to apply basic financial and accounting principles to budget preparation and analysis.

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.


Managers, analysts, consultants, project leaders, accountants, auditors, and others who seek a broad, yet comprehensive understanding of managerial financial tools and analytical methods used by successful operating managers to make better business decisions.
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
Recording Financial Information
  • Key concepts
  • Recording financial events in journals and ledgers
  • Using financial information to improve decision making, budget planning, proposals and communication of information