Course Information

Accounting Essentials for Non-Accountants is offered synchronously (live online) over a five weeks period. The length of the session for each unit is two hours, with the exception of the last unit, which lasts for three hours.  At the end of each unit, you are required to complete a quiz before you can progress to the next unit.

Accounting Essentials for Non-Accountants is primarily designed for not only those who are not working in the field of accounting, but also for those who are working in the field of accounting and believe they need a refresher course. The information presented in this course can also enlighten the accounting knowledge of tertiary and high school students, as well as self employed individuals and other creatives.

Please note that a portion of the fees you pay will go towards projects executed by Auld's Charity Foundation. 

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Unit 1 - Accounting Basics Quiz
  • 2

    Unit 2 - Accounting Equation and the Balance Sheet

    • Unit 2 - Accounting Equation and the Balance Sheet Quiz
  • 3

    Unit 3 - Double Entry System for Assets and Liabilities

    • Unit 3 - Double Entry for Assets and Liabilities Quiz
  • 4

    Unit 4 - Balancing Accounts and the Trial Balance

    • Unit 4 - Balancing Accounts and the Trial Balance Quiz
  • 5

    Unit 5 - Preparation of Financial Statements

    • Unit 5 - Preparation of Financial Statements Quiz

    • Workshop / Course Evaluation