Financial Accounting – Inventory Costs (Udemy.com)
Mastering Inventory Costs & Flows: An In-Depth Guide to Accounting for Inventory in Business Operations
Created by: Robert (Bob) Steele
Last updated June 2019
What you will learn
- Understand and accurately track different types of inventory costs including freight, insurance, and purchase discounts.
- Implement and distinguish between different inventory flow methods: Specific Identification, First-In-First-Out (FIFO), Last-In-First-Out (LIFO), and Weighted A
- Recognize the differences, advantages, and disadvantages between periodic and perpetual inventory systems.
- Apply FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average methods in both periodic and perpetual systems.
- Develop a solid understanding of key definitions and terms related to inventory accounting.
- Demonstrate the application of these concepts through a comprehensive problem involving all the topics covered.
- Engage in meaningful discussions about inventory management, cost flows, and their impacts on financial statements.
- Improve problem-solving skills with short calculation practice questions and multiple-choice questions.
How it compares
Against the other 200 rated Udemy courses in Accounting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 49% of them
- Reviews352#111 of 201 by number of reviews
- Length12.6 hourslonger than 71% of them
- Last updatedJune 2019earlier than 85% of them
Course Description
Welcome to our comprehensive course on Inventory Cost & Flow - Fundamental Accounting Concepts. This detailed course delves into the essentials of inventory costs and cost flows, offering an all-inclusive understanding of how to account for various inventory-related expenses and the dynamics of inventory flow assumptions.
Our in-depth course explores all facets of inventory costs, guiding students on what costs should be included in the inventory. We scrutinize the methods of accounting for freight costs, insurance costs, and purchase discounts associated with inventory, shedding light on how these factors affect the overall inventory value.
A key feature of the course is the detailed examination of inventory flow assumptions. We study various methodologies, including specific identification, first in first out (FIFO), last in first out (LIFO), and weighted average methods. To provide a thorough understanding, these methods are explored under the lens of both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.
An array of downloadable resources like PDF files, Excel practice files, multiple-choice questions, and short calculation questions complement the instructional video content. These resources facilitate offline learning, practical application, test-taking skills enhancement, and problem-solving. Discussion questions further enrich the learning experience, offering the opportunity for interactive dialogue with the instructor and fellow students.
The course is imparted by an experienced accounting professional and educator, with impressive credentials such as CPA, CGMA, Master of Science in Taxation, CPS, and expertise in curriculum development. The instructor's rich experience in technical accounting issues and teaching a range of accounting classes ensures a high-quality learning experience.
Throughout the course, we will pivot around key definitions and terms related to inventory costing and flows, ensuring that students have a robust theoretical foundation. The learning journey culminates in a comprehensive problem-solving module where students can apply their knowledge to practical scenarios.
This course provides the perfect blend of theory and practice, making it ideal for anyone seeking a deep understanding of inventory costs and flows within the realm of fundamental accounting. We look forward to having you onboard!
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
352 Reviews
Robert (Bob) Steele
Through working with students from many different schools, Mr. Steele has learned best practices for helping people understand accounting fast. Learning new skills and finding the best way to share knowledge with people who can benefit from it is a passion of his.
Mr. Steele has experience working as a practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA), an accounting and business instructor, and curriculum developer. He has enjoyed putting together quality tools to improve learning and has been teaching, making instructional resources, and building curriculum since 2009. He has been a practicing CPA since 2005. Mr. Steele is a practicing CPA, has a Certified Post-Secondary Instructor (CPI) credential, a Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in accounting from The University of California Santa Barbara, and a Global Management Accounting Designation (CGMA) from The American Institute of CPA (AICPA).
Mr. Steele has also authored five books that can be found on Amazon or in audiobook format on Audible. He has developed bestselling courses in accounting topics including financial accounting and QuickBooks accounting software.
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Reviews
By Temitayo Olisa on 12/11/2024
It was a wonderful experience to acquire accounting skill to boost my Inventory skills
By Yahaya Abubakar Salihu on 7/19/2024
It was very beneficial and educative
By Aishwarya M on 10/26/2022
it was so informative about all given topics .thank you
By Rahma Ayman Sophy Tawfik on 10/19/2022
It's a very good and useful course thank you
By Erick Alvarez on 9/5/2022
could be better
By Sayana Koshy on 6/16/2021
The course is Good.
By Sudesh Shamrao Kulkarni on 6/12/2021
fabulous Explain FIFO Periodic System Thank you so much!
By Sheetal Milind Datar on 6/8/2021
Very useful course.
By Anthony C. Bueno on 2/25/2021
It was satisfying and will appreciated
By Isaac Tebogo Sibiya on 4/19/2018
interesting course and very comprehensive.
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