Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

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Understanding Basic Rules of Accounting Principles

Start Date: 4th November 2024

Duration : 10 Hours

This course is designed to give insights into creating robust financial models and interpreting financial statements, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental accounting principles that underlie accounting standards commonly encountered by financial analysts.

Target Participants

The course is ideally suited for those pursuing a career in investment banking, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, or equity research.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Gain insights into the core accounting principles that serve as the foundation for more detailed accounting standards
  • Explore the characteristics of useful financial information and why it is essential
  • Be familiar with with Common Accounting Standards
  • Identify key standards related to accounting for leases, income taxes, share-based payments, business combinations, and transactional costs

Outline

  • Financial Information
  • Characteristics of Financial Data
  • Detailed Accounting Standards-
  • Accounting for Leases
  • Accounting for Income Taxes
  • Accounting for Share-Based Payments
  • Accounting for Business Combinations
  • Accounting for Financing Fees and Transaction Costs

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