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Accounting for Beginners: Core Concepts

Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
This course will equip learners with fundamental accounting principles to build practical financial skills and confidence.
Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
13-18 learners per class
60 min

What's included

16 live meetings
16 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per week
Assessment
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
"Accounting for Beginners: Core Concepts" is an interactive 8-week bi-weekly course introducing learners aged 13-18 to financial accounting fundamentals. Through engaging lessons, discussions, and practical exercises, students will master basic accounting concepts, financial statements, budgeting, and asset management.

 Each 60-minute session combines lecture, interactive activities, games, slide presentations, and video clips, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. With customized materials, regular feedback, and assessments, learners will gain practical skills for personal and professional financial literacy, developing confidence in managing their finances. 

No prerequisites required, just basic math skills and an interest in finance.

Learning Goals

Understand basic accounting concepts and terminology
Analyze financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement)

Syllabus

16 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Accounting: Overview
 Definition of Accounting 
Branches of Accounting 
Accounting equation 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Accounting Standards and Ethics
 Generally Accepted Accountung Principles 
Accounting Ethics and proffessionalism 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Financial Transactions
 Types of financial transactions 
Income,  expenses,  assets,  liabilities 
Cash vs Accrual Accounting 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Recording Transactions
 Journal entries 
Ledger accounts 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should have basic maths skills no other pre requisites are required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Chartered Certified Accountant 

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