Accounting is often defined as “the language of business” and the means by which the economic story of any company, no matter the size or industry is told, through its financial records and reports. Financial information is used by business owners and managers to make strategic decisions regarding the direction of their companies. Therefore, the ability of business owners and managers to “speak” this language is critical to their firms' success.
In this specialization, you'll learn how to measure the financial state of a firm, how to make decisions and give recommendations from your measures and analysis.