Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Advanced Financial Accounting & Specialized Transactions Specialization

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Advanced Financial Accounting & Specialized Transactions Specialization

Master Advanced Financial Accounting Applications. Develop expertise in complex asset, partnership, and financial transaction accounting.

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply advanced accounting treatments for assets, partnerships, and financial instruments.
Analyze complex transactions to ensure accurate valuation, reporting, and compliance.
Prepare and interpret professional-grade financial statements using real-world scenarios.

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Specialization - 5 course series

This Specialization provides in-depth, practice-oriented training in advanced financial accounting, covering depreciation, partnership accounting, liquidation, repo transactions, and securities lending. Learners progress through structured modules combining accounting theory, ERP-aligned workflows, and real-world financial scenarios to build strong analytical and reporting skills. By completing this Specialization, learners gain job-ready expertise to interpret complex transactions, ensure compliance, and apply advanced accounting treatments across modern financial environments.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will complete applied accounting projects that simulate real-world financial scenarios, including fixed-asset valuation analysis, partnership reconstitution and liquidation, repo transaction accounting, and securities lending workflows. These projects require learners to prepare journal entries, reconcile reports, evaluate financial impacts, and present compliant accounting solutions similar to those used in professional accounting and finance roles.

Master Depreciation Accounting: Analyze & Apply Methods

Course 18 hours

What you'll learn

Explain depreciation, impairment, depletion, and revaluation concepts and their impact on asset valuation.
Apply depreciation methods and analyze financial reporting effects across the asset lifecycle.
Interpret ERP-based asset reports and reconcile asset values for accurate financial reporting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statements

Category: Compliance Reporting

Master Partnership Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate

Course 28 hours

What you'll learn

Explain partnership fundamentals and analyze profit-sharing and capital adjustment mechanisms.
Calculate goodwill and revaluation adjustments during admission, retirement, and reconstitution.
Prepare accurate partnership financial statements reflecting ownership and structural changes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statements

Master Partnership Liquidation: Analyze, Apply & Finalize

Course 38 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze partnership changes, including retirement, death, and dissolution, using correct accounting treatment.
Apply goodwill, revaluation, and settlement procedures to finalize partnership accounts accurately.
Evaluate dissolution and liquidation processes in line with legal and accounting requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ledgers (Accounting)

Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance

Category: Liquidation

Category: Business Valuation

Category: Capital Expenditure

Category: Partnership Accounting

Category: Balance Sheet

Category: Accounting

Category: Reconciliation

Master Repo Accounting: Analyze & Apply Key Principles

Course 46 hours

What you'll learn

Explain repurchase agreement (repo) concepts and classify related investment and financing transactions.
Apply repo accounting rules from both buyer’s and seller’s perspectives, including collateral treatment.
Analyze financial reporting and disclosure requirements for repo transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compliance Reporting

Category: Financial Reporting

Category: Accounting

Category: Financial Accounting

Category: Securities (Finance)

Category: Financial Statements

Category: Balance Sheet

Category: Investments

Category: Financial Regulation

Category: Technical Accounting

Category: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Category: Case Studies

Master Securities Lending Accounting: Analyze & Apply

Course 59 hours

What you'll learn

Explain securities lending fundamentals, including collateral structures, revenue flows, and market participants.
Compute collateral investment returns, pool allocations, and related accounting entries accurately.
Analyze accounting and reporting treatments influenced by legal, market, and fair-value considerations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Technical Accounting

Category: Risk Analysis

Category: Securities (Finance)

Category: Financial Accounting

Category: Income Statement

Category: Legal Risk

Category: Accounting

Category: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

Category: Revenue Recognition

Category: Balance Sheet

Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Category: Financial Reporting

Category: Portfolio Risk

Category: Investment Management

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Frequently asked questions

The Specialization is designed to be completed in approximately 19 to 20 weeks, with an expected time commitment of 3 to 4 hours per week. This flexible pacing allows learners to balance their studies with professional or academic responsibilities while progressing through in-depth modules, practical examples, and applied projects. By following the recommended schedule, learners can steadily build advanced financial accounting expertise without the need for full-time study.

Learners should have a foundational understanding of financial accounting principles, including journal entries, ledger posting, and basic financial statements. Familiarity with concepts such as assets, liabilities, equity, and income measurement will help learners progress smoothly through the advanced topics covered in this Specialization.

Yes. The courses are designed to be taken in a structured sequence, with each course building on concepts introduced in earlier modules. Beginning with advanced depreciation accounting and partnership fundamentals ensures learners develop a strong technical base before progressing to partnership liquidation, repo accounting, and securities lending transactions.

Upon completion, learners will be able to analyze and apply advanced financial accounting treatments across complex scenarios, including asset valuation, partnership reconstitution and liquidation, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions. Learners will gain the confidence to prepare compliant financial records, interpret ERP-generated reports, evaluate financial impacts, and apply professional accounting judgment in real-world business and financial environments.