<p>Introduction to Financial Accounting is a self-paced online course from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) on Coursera, taught by Professor Brian J. Bushee. It builds the technical skills to analyse financial statements and disclosures, explains how accounting standards and managerial incentives shape the reporting process, and prepares learners to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. The course earns a shareable Coursera career certificate and sits within the Wharton Business Foundations Specialization.</p><ul><li>Four modules: Introduction and Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting and the Income Statement, Cash Flows, and Ratio Analysis with a final exam</li><li>Approximately 15 hours of content with 10 assignments</li><li>Self-paced and fully online, with a flexible schedule</li><li>Free to audit; certificate available via Coursera's subscription (financial aid available)</li><li>Taught in English with subtitles in 23 languages</li></ul><p>Learners enrol directly on Coursera and can progress into the Business Foundations Capstone after finishing.</p>