- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by University of California, Irvine
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Welcome to Fundamentals of Finance. This 4 module course will help you understand and affect the performance of your unit or organization’s profitability. By the end of this course, you will be able to implement finance and accounting concepts to drive your organization's growth, analyze financial statements and understand the factors in productivity and profitability, and create forecasting and budgeting. You will also have the ability to evaluate and manage cash flow, implement strategies around financing, and use of ratios in running a business.Modules
Financial Statements
1
Assignment
- Module 1 Knowledge Check
1
Discussions
- Financial Statements
3
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Understand Your Financial Statements
- Understand Your Financial Statements Continued
1
Readings
- Required Readings & Resources
Profitability, Productivity, and Cash Flow
1
Assignment
- Module 2 Knowledge Check
1
Discussions
- Profitability and Cash Flow
1
Videos
- Profitability Labor and Cash Flow
1
Readings
- Required Readings & Resources
Forecasting and Financing
1
Assignment
- Module 3 Knowledge Check
1
Discussions
- Sources of Capital and Banking Relationships
1
Videos
- Forecasting & Financing
1
Readings
- Required Readings & Resources
Untitled Lesson
1
Peer Review
- Statement of Cash Flow and Ratios
1
Discussions
- Growing the Business with Expense Controls
1
Videos
- Growing the Business with Expense Controls
1
Readings
- Required Readings & Resources
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Explore the Fundamentals of Finance, a foundational course designed to enhance your understanding of finance and accounting within the Business & Management domain. Led by expert instructors on Coursera, this 600-minute course covers financial statement analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, and profitability strategies. Ideal for beginners, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options to suit your learning needs. Perfect for those looking to drive organizational growth and improve financial performance.

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