This Specialization explores key issues in financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and how accountants apply these principles in practice. Across three courses, you will build a foundation in GAAP and the accounting cycle, analyze balance sheet issues such as depreciation, estimates, and equity reporting, and examine revenue and expense recognition on the income statement. By the end of the Specialization, you will be able to evaluate financial reporting scenarios and apply GAAP-based reasoning to interpret and communicate financial information.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the Specialization, learners apply GAAP concepts to realistic financial reporting scenarios involving financial statements, balance sheet measurements, and income statement recognition issues. In applied activities and capstone scenarios, learners analyze transactions, evaluate accounting estimates, and determine how financial reporting decisions affect financial statements and business performance.