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Finance and Accounting Fundamentals for non finance students

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Finance and Accounting Made Simple: Financial Statements, Analysis, Corporate and Personal Finance for Beginners
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(147) Ratings
12,608 students
Created by Arun Singhal B-Tech, MBA (IIM-B),Unilever, J&J, Danone, IIMU, Cello
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What you'll learn

  • Understand finance and accounting fundamentals clearly—even with no prior background
  • Learn core accounting concepts and how businesses record and manage financial transactions
  • Read, understand, and interpret financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Master key accounting terms and principles used in real business environments
  • Build practical skills to analyze financial performance and make better decisions
  • Apply accounting knowledge in real business contexts and case studies
  • Use basic accounting tools and software concepts relevant for professionals
  • Understand financial markets, instruments, and how money flows in the economy
  • Learn corporate finance basics including investment decisions and capital management
  • Gain essential personal finance skills for managing money, savings, and investments
  • Perform financial analysis and valuation to assess business health and opportunities
  • Understand risk management principles and how to manage financial uncertainty
  • Learn regulatory and ethical aspects of finance and accounting
  • Develop the confidence to work with finance teams, reports, and business data
  • Build a strong foundation to advance into finance, business, or management roles
This course includes:
9 total hours on-demand video
5 articles
64 downloadable resources
69 lessons
Full lifetime access
Access on mobile and TV
Certificate of completion
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Course content

Requirements

  • Willing to spend 8 hours to learn

Description

Are you from a science, engineering, or arts background and feel finance and accounting are difficult to understand?

Do you want to finally understand financial statements, manage money better, and make smarter decisions in your career and daily life?

This course is designed exactly for you.

What Makes This Course Different

This is not just another theory-heavy finance course.

You will learn finance and accounting in a simple, structured, and practical way, starting from basics and gradually building your confidence to apply concepts in real life.

In This Course, You Will Learn

  • Accounting fundamentals in a simple and easy-to-understand way

  • How to read and interpret financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

  • Key accounting concepts and terms used in real businesses

  • Practical accounting skills and tools used by professionals

  • Basics of financial markets and instruments

  • Corporate finance concepts for business decision-making

  • Personal finance skills to manage your money, savings, and investments

  • How to perform financial analysis and valuation

  • Understand risk management and financial decision-making

  • Apply finance concepts in real-life business and personal situations

Why You Will Benefit

  • Learn finance from scratch—no prior knowledge required

  • Build confidence to work with financial data and reports

  • Make better career, business, and personal financial decisions

  • Gain a skill that is essential across all industries and roles

My Journey (Why Learn From Me)

I started exactly where you are.

As an engineering student, I had no understanding of finance and accounting when I joined the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. In fact, I struggled initially.

What changed everything was learning the fundamentals the right way.

Over time, I not only mastered these concepts but also applied them throughout my career to manage businesses and finances effectively.

In this course, I share those practical, real-world learnings so you can fast-track your journey—without confusion.

What Students Say

  • “Clear and concise introduction—perfect for beginners”

  • “Helped me build a strong foundation in finance and accounting”

  • “Well-structured and easy to understand”

Try Before You Enroll

  • Preview lectures for FREE

  • Experience the teaching style and content quality

Take the First Step

If you want to understand finance, read financial statements, and make smarter decisions, this course will give you the foundation you need.

Enroll now and start building a skill that will benefit you for life

This Course is Part of a Structured Learning Path

Learning Path: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION (MINI MBA PATH) (Starter → Builder → Advanced)

This course is your BUILDER step.

Next Recommended Courses

After completing this course, continue your growth with:

CAT Examinations Prep (Starter)

MBA / Business Fundamentals (Starter)

AI Essential for MBA Students (Builder)

Operations / SCM (Builder)

Marketing Strategy (Builder)

HRM (Builder)

Business Strategy (Advanced)

Crisis Management (Advanced)

Management Case Analysis (Advanced)

Learning Path: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PATH (Starter → Builder → Advanced)

This course is your STARTER step.

Next Recommended Courses

After completing this course, continue your growth with:

Personal Finance (Builder)

Fundamental Equity Analysis (Builder)

AI for Risk Management (Advanced)

Who this course is for:

  • Non-finance professionals (marketing, HR, operations, IT) who want to confidently understand finance and accounting
  • Students (MBA, BBA, engineers, graduates) looking to build a strong foundation in finance for careers and interviews
  • Managers and team leaders who need to read financial reports and make better business decisions
  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to manage finances, costs, and profitability effectively
  • Aspiring business analysts and consultants who need practical finance knowledge for real-world problem solving
  • Working professionals switching to business, finance, or management roles
  • Anyone who feels “finance is difficult” and wants a simple, structured way to finally understand it
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