This course is preparatory for careers and future studies in accounting, business, finance, and management.  Financial accounting assumes no prior background in accounting.  This course will cover the essentials of financial and managerial accounting for small businesses, financial statement analysis, internal control, cash management systems, and ethics.  We will explore the significant roles they have in making sound business decisions, and in the management of a business; students will learn about QuickBooks accounting software.  Allocating resources rely heavily on concise, credible, and understandable financial information.  Anyone who wants to acquire knowledge of accounting, whether to build an effective accounting process, how to get the most out of financial reporting software, or how to use a company’s financial statements, will benefit from this course.