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U.S. Accounting
Introductory Course

A fast and flexible course to make you job-ready for a U.S. accounting career

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U.S. Accounting Introductory Course

A fast and flexible course to make you job-ready for a U.S. accounting career
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INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING CAREER

Your gateway to an international accounting career

Gain the credentials you need to stand out and kickstart an international accounting career with sought-after U.S. accounting skills.

When you complete the U.S. Accounting Introductory Course, you’re one step closer to landing an international accounting career.

Course information

U.S. Accounting
Introductory Course

Who is it for?

Recent graduates or student accountants looking to develop an international career in finance or the accounting industry.

Anyone who wants to get a better understanding of U.S. accounting concepts and how to evaluate financial data.

Pre-requisite

Recent graduate or accounting student.

Delivery

You’ll get a 5-hour digital module.

Plus, an optional 1-hour Saturday masterclass with other course participants to recap and review the content (9-10am on the 1st or 3rd Saturday of each month).

What certifications will you get?

Ab² Institute of Accounting Certificate of Completion

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Duration

You can complete this course in a few days, pending availability. Enjoy access for up to 12 months and review as much as you’d like.

Price: ₱ 3,000

Why choose this course

Qualifies you to work with U.S. firms as a generalist accountant, bookkeeper, and more.
Prepares you for more advanced credentials, like the prestigious CMA®.

Connects you with other professionals, as well as global accounting industry bodies

Increases your earning potential without your having to go abroad

Course outline

Introduction to U.S. Accounting Fundamentals
  • Introduction
  • United States government structure
  • Fiscal year vs calendar year
  • Introduction to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Accounting Equation Introduction
  • The accounting equation
  • The accounting cycle
  • Journals
Introduction to Accounting for Transactions: Debits and Credits
Accounting transactions: deposits and payments
Introduction to U.S. Taxation
  • Introduction to income taxation
  • Understanding state and sales taxation
  • Understanding tipping culture
Introduction to Budget, Forecasting, and Cashflow Basics
  • Understanding financial reports
  • Understanding depreciation
  • Introduction to spreadsheets
Introduction to U.S. Payroll

Introduction to payroll 

Introduction to U.S. Accounting Fundamentals
  • Introduction
  • United States government structure
  • Fiscal year vs calendar year
  • Introduction to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Accounting Equation Introduction
  • The accounting equation
  • The accounting cycle
  • Journals
Accounting for Transactions: Debits and Credits
Accounting transactions: deposits and payments
Introduction to U.S. TAXATION
  • Introduction to income taxation
  • Understanding state and sales taxation
  • Understanding tipping culture
Budget, Forecasting, and Cashflow Basics
  • Understanding financial reports
  • Understanding depreciation
  • Introduction to spreadsheets
U.S. PAYROLL

Introduction to payroll 

Delivered online, so you can study anywhere, at your own pace

Unrivalled student support by specialist who only serve the accounting industry

Course created by international accounting professionals

Award-winning international training institution (7 LearnX Awards in 2022 & 2023)

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