Method
Live-Online
Flexible
Term
WINTER
Units
1.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$600

Skills you will gain

  • Financial Statement Analysis: Understand and evaluate the significance of financial statements for business decision-making.
  • Budgeting Essentials: Master budgeting concepts and learn their impact on company performance.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Gain knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its role in corporate governance.
  • Financial Tools Proficiency: Use financial ratios and tools to assess a company’s financial health.
  • Business Activity Impact: Understand how business operations influence financial statements and overall performance.

Course Description

Business professionals and students interested in learning financial accounting skills get hands-on experience in this course analyzing and evaluating the information behind financial statements and relevant data. Master basic business accounting concepts and processes, financial statements, budgets, and financial ratios. Get the financial literacy you need to succeed in the business world.

 

Professional Credit Note: Effective Summer 2025

HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Fri, 02-20-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 02-27-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-06-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-13-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Professional Credit

HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.

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