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Introduction to Financial Accounting

Name: Introduction to Financial Accounting
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Introduction to Financial Accounting is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Accounting. It is structured in 4 modules with 7 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 5.2K ratings on Udemy, with 66.5K enrolled.

Part of our Accounting courses collection, where we compare it against 18 other courses.

★★★★★4.4(5.2K reviews) 66.5K learners English

Course highlights

Provider	Udemy
Level	Beginner
Mode	Self-paced
Language	English
Certificate	Yes — shareable certificate
Rating	4.4★ (5.2K reviews)
Learners	66.5K
Price	Free Free

What you’ll learn

Explain the format of the income statement and balance sheet

Define various financial statement terms (e.g. accounts receivable, prepayments, etc.)

Record financial statement transactions (e.g. invoicing, raising equity, buying inventory, etc.)

Prepare a simple income statement and balance sheet

Outline the format of the cash flow statement

Explain the difference between profit and cash

Prepare a simple cash flow statement using the balance sheet and income statement

Level and time commitment

Udemy lists this course at Beginner level.

No prior experience in the subject is assumed — this is where the provider expects a newcomer to start.

Skills you’ll gain

Thing

What this course covers

4 modules

The 4-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.

Module 1 · Constructing a Balance Sheet

Module 2 · Constructing an Income Statement

Module 3 · Constructing a Cash Flow Statement

Module 4 · Additional Resources

What learners rate it

4.4

★★★★★

5.2K ratings

Rated 4.4/5 by 5.2K learners on Udemy (checked 25 Aug 2026).

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Introduction to Financial Accounting This	Udemy	4.4★	Free		Free — and still gives a certificate
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Common questions

Is Introduction to Financial Accounting free?

Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.

Does Introduction to Financial Accounting come with a certificate?

Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

Is Introduction to Financial Accounting suitable for beginners?

Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.

What does Introduction to Financial Accounting cover?

It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Constructing a Balance Sheet and going on to Constructing an Income Statement, Constructing a Cash Flow Statement, Additional Resources. The full outline is on this page.