The Balance Sheets Course provides indepth knowledge on reading and understanding these two vital business reports. The Balance Sheet is often referred to as the "Big Picture" report and the Income Statement is frequently called a "Cash Flow Report". A thorough understanding of each is essential to insure a small business is both making money and isn't becoming "cash poor". Additionally, a strong knowledge of these reports can assist a small business owner in forecasting, asset management and detecting theft or loss.

Once enrolled, the course will be emailed to you so you may work at your own pace. You will also receive a link for the online test to be taken when you have completed the course material. Upon passing the test you will receive a Certificate of Completion and the course credit will be added to your student record.

• Financial Accounting Basics - Learn why small business accounting is done the way it is.
• The Balance Sheet - Break down a balance sheet into its core componenets and understanding how they relate to each other.
• Business Profitability - Learn how to determine if a small business is profitable by reading its balance sheet.
• The Income Statement - Learn what goes into an Income Statement and how to read one properly.
• Cash Forecasting - Learn how to use an Income Statement to determine the financial health of a small business.
• Spotting Problems - Learn some common problems that can be spotted by reading the financial reports.
• How to Generate the Reports - How to create these reports both manually and with software.