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Pre MBA Accounting

The purpose of this course is to introduce non-business and non-accounting students to the fundamentals of accounting

Prof. Neerav NagarProf. Prashant Das

Description

Welcome to the Pre-MBA Accounting course! By the end of this course, you will develop an appreciation for financial accounting and various financial statements, and develop three fundamental financial statements, in their simple forms. The purpose of this course is to introduce non-business and non-accounting students to the fundamentals of accounting. You will use spreadsheet software for simple arithmetic operations. The course starts with building a background by touching upon the needs, uses, and types of accounting.

The course focuses on accounting vocabulary, and some basic principles. Using examples and mini cases you learn about three fundamental financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and the Statement of Cash Flows. You also learn how they are related to each other. The course simplifies the concepts so that you can internalize them before going for a more advanced, and nuanced course on financial accounting. This course is not geared towards producing accountants, but towards preparing business generalists who understand financial accounting.

Course Learning Objectives

After completing the course, you will be able to:

(i) Describe the scope of various financial statements

(ii) Interpret simple financial statements to extract business insights

(iii) Explain the relationship between various financial statements

(iv) Interpret standard items in the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flows.

(v) Develop simple financial statements

Sample Certificate*

* To be eligible for the certificate, you must enroll in the paid track option and successfully complete all the graded components of the course. Please upload your photo in the profile section to receive a completion certificate with your photo on it.

Course Content

Course Introduction

Week 1: Background

Week 2: Accounting Fundamentals and Balance Sheet

Week 3: Flow Statements

Week 4: Principles of Accounting and Recording of Transactions

Week 5: A Comprehensive Case Study

Course Summary

This course is open to students from all disciplines holding a bachelor’s degree. Acquaintance with a spreadsheet software (e.g. MS Excel, Google Spreadsheet) is expected.

Prof. Neerav Nagar

Prof. Neerav Nagar is an Associate Professor at IIM Ahmedabad. His teaching and research interests lie in the areas of financial accounting, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and earnings management. His research work has been published in leading journals like Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Corporate Governance: An International Review, Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Journal of Business Research and Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics.

Prof. Prashant Das

Dr. Prashant Das is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Finance & Accounting Area at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), where he focuses on real estate. He developed India's first agricultural land price index (ISALPI) and an art price index (IAIAI). Dr. Das frequently speaks at international conferences and is often cited in various media outlets. He is also involved with several boards and committees across government, educational, and industry sectors and has provided consultancy services in the UK, Switzerland, India, and South Korea.

Previously, he served as an Associate Professor, Academic Board Member, and Director of the Real Estate Institute at EHL Hospitality Business School Lausanne, Switzerland. He has been a guest lecturer at Harvard University and the University of California, Irvine, and has taught at universities in China, India, and Romania. Additionally, he serves on editorial boards for several journals published by Taylor & Francis (UK).

Dr. Das has received twelve research awards from institutions such as the Journal of Real Estate Research, American Real Estate Society, and Asian Real Estate Society. His academic work includes over 25 published papers, three books with international publishers, and several case studies featured on Harvard Business Publishing and IIMA platforms.

He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia State University, an M.S. in real estate development from Texas A&M University, and a B.Arch. from IIT Roorkee. He also has experience in managerial and engineering roles with various firms and organizations.

For more information, visit: www.prashantdas.com.

A learning path with Online@IIMA is adaptable, individualized and multifaceted. It is designed to foster an ecosystem where the learner will be capable of connecting micro modules to the core specialization - weaving the entire experience into a thorough learning opportunity towards a productive output or building sustainable solutions.

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  • Skill Level Beginner
  • Language English
  • Certificate Available
  • FeesAudit: FreeCertification: ₹2,500.00
  • Start Date 16 Aug 2024
  • Duration 5 Weeks

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