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Course Description

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This course provides an introduction to key topics in accounting and finance for those involved in new ventures. It reviews financial accounting basics, including GAAP Principles and financial statements, and also covers key issues in finance, broadly defined as any financial or monetary activity that involves a company.

How Will I Learn

This online course provides a mobile-friendly interface with audio-enabled lessons, allowing easy access to video content, real-world case studies, and interactive games & flashcards. Also included is an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

What You Will Learn

Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs

  • Understand and explain the assumptions and principles that underlie Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Understand and explain the rules of double-entry accounting
  • Calculate the balance of the account
  • Define the steps that make up the accounting cycle
  • Describe the relationship between the major financial statements that make up an annual report
  • Explain the role of finance in the entrepreneurial process
  • Understand the importance of budgeting and financial planning
  • Identify and explain the three major pricing strategies
  • Define and distinguish between fixed and variable costs
  • Calculate the components of a master (static) budget
  • Prepare a cash budget
  • Prepare and analyze pro forma financial statements
  • Develop a basic financial plan
  • Use pro forma financial statements to evaluate a new venture
  • Explain the factors and assumptions involved in break-even analysis
  • Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs
Section Schedule
Online self-paced
Instruction Method
Course Fee(s)
ME192 non-credit $129.00

English Proficiency Requirements

Continuing Education Programs

Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.

If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.

Intermediate English Skills

Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.

Advanced English Skills

Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.

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