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Core Concepts of Accounting – Numbers and People, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

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Whenever the word “accounting” is pronounced, it is immediately associated with the need to memorize endless boring numbers. However, it is the common financial statements that contain important information that provides inputs for valuation of investment projects. The only challenge is how to properly extract them. Accounting and finance are indeed intertwined. Sometimes people that are not experienced in the area even mix them up. But most often emphasis in accounting is on numbers. Still, the deep understanding of key accounting concepts helps reveal the interests and actions of people behind these numbers. And the human dimension of accounting adds invaluable insight in the potential of successful project implementation. This Course discusses core ideas and concepts of both financial and managerial accounting. It by no means pretends to be comprehensive to any extent. But, being rather an accounting overview, it focuses on the issues that are most relevant and important for effective valuation of investment projects. The learners will gain insight into the essence of accounting. They will be able to use the obtained knowledge and skills to successfully advance in their career at a financial institution, as well as in the area of financial management at non-financial businesses. To pursue a career in accounting, a more detailed study is strongly recommended....
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4 revisiones

por Evgeny Chirkov

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Nov 08, 2018

Good course bringing context to Accounting numbers.

por Herciu Cristian

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Sep 27, 2018

Excellent course...there are detailed explanations about some important aspects in accounting and finance field, such as: financial vs. managerial accounting, financial statements and their components (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash-Flow Statement and their ratios), methods of costs allocation (ABC), financial investments (bonds, shares), budgets.

I strongly recommend to all who wants to improve both, basic and advanced financial and accounting notions.

por Cor van Houte

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Aug 11, 2018

For anyone who want to learn fast the core concepts of accounting I can recommend this course. With the help of Prof. Kontor you will be fast on track and learn to talk the talk and walk the walk of financial managers and accounts.

por Karen Ingraham

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Jul 16, 2018

As an American I am proud to be a student within the course “Core Concepts of Accounting Numbers and People” within Moscow. This course will bring out a different aspect of my Accounting knowledge. Thank you for making this course available.

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