Advance your career by gaining the knowledge needed to measure and manage the financial health of your business. Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business or just looking to grow your skill set, this 48-hour online certificate program will show you how to complete each phase of the accounting cycle, from analyzing a financial transaction to preparing financial statements and closing the books. You'll gain an understanding of the accounting equation and each of the five categories involved in every business and explore the differences between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting. Offered in partnership with LERN.