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LEARNING PATH 03
Accounting & Finance Learning Strengthen practical accounting knowledge from journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting, accounting standards, internal controls and month-end close.
Suggested learning roadmap
01 · Accounting fundamentals Accounting equation, debit/credit logic, journal entries, accruals, prepayments and trial balance.
02 · Record to Report (R2R) General ledger, journal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and close governance.
03 · Accounts Payable and Receivable Invoice accounting, payments, collections, ageing, unapplied cash and subledger-to-GL reconciliation.
04 · Fixed assets and intercompany Capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, intercompany matching, settlements and eliminations concepts.
05 · US GAAP, IFRS and Indian standards Understand key differences by topic and assess the applicable reporting framework for each scenario.
06 · SOX and internal controls Control design, evidence, segregation of duties, access reviews, reconciliations and remediation.
07 · Financial analysis and close Variance analysis, flux explanations, materiality, close calendars and management reporting.
08 · Interview and case-study practice Explain accounting treatment, identify risks, recommend controls and communicate root cause clearly.
Use a consistent answer structure When solving a case, explain:
Business transaction Applicable accounting principle Journal entry and statement impact Reconciliation or control Supporting evidence Period-end treatment Important: Standards can change and treatments depend on facts. Verify current authoritative guidance before applying it to live reporting.
Key learning areas
Accounting standards Compare US GAAP, IFRS and Indian Accounting Standards by individual accounting topic.
Controls and compliance Understand SOX, evidence standards, control ownership, risk assessment and audit readiness.
Close and reporting Improve reconciliations, journals, close discipline, variance explanations and reporting quality.
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