Basic Understanding of Financial Accounting

This is 1 of the 3 revised basic accounting and finance modules with enhanced topics tailored to persons without prior accounting knowledge or background. Each of the 3 modules are independent of each other. They can be attended in any sequence.

Learning Objectives

After attending this module, participants should be able to:

1. Understand the types of financial statements;

2. Know their contents and what information they convey;

3. Visualise the double-entry accounting system;

4. Have a bird’s eyeview of the financial accounting system from journal to ledger to financial statements;

5. Find where crucial accounting information is located;

6. Aware of the limitations of financial statements

Training methodology: Explanation of theories and concepts, practical worksheets, game and group discussions.

Topics include:

Basic types of accounts
Income statement
Accounting equation & balance sheet
Equity components
Statement of changes to equity
Assets
Liabilities
Depreciation
Some limitations of financial statements
Visual Accounting Model

Target Audience

Any person without prior knowledge of financial accounting but is keen to have a bird’s eye-view to see and understand how the financial accounting system works.

Dates

12 Nov 2024
03 Apr 2025

Time

9.00am to 5.00pm (1 days)

Course Fees

S$327 (SingHealth rate, including GST)

S$436 (Non- SingHealth rate, including GST)

Venue

Academia, SGH campus

20 College Road S169856

Organiser

SingHealth Academy

Registration Details

NOTE: Please inform and attain approval from your supervisor and respective institution HRs before sending in your registration.

To register, please email the following information to healthleadership@singhealthacademy.edu.sg -

Course Title:

Full name:

Contact number:

Designation:

Department:

Institution:

Email address:

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified via email with information on payment details.

In line with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), please note that we have updated our SingHealth Data Protection Policy, a copy of which is available at http://www.singhealth.com.sg/pdpa. Hard copies are also available on request.

<< Back to programme listing