The Accounting for Strategic Finance Course

Accounting is one of the foundational pillars of any finance role. In this section, we'll cover the essential accounting concepts, key metrics, and core practices that every Strategic Finance professional needs to understand. You'll also learn how these principles apply in day-to-day Strat Fin work - from interpreting financial statements to connecting operational activity with financial outcomes.

  • Over 10 years of experience in Public Accounting and Tech
  • New to the Strategic Finance Course package
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About the course

Build a solid foundation of financial knowledge with our Accounting for Strategic Finance course! Designed for modern finance professionals, this module breaks down the core accounting concepts and real-world practices that enable strategic decision-making. You'll explore the full accounting landscape - from navigating ledgers and understanding common metrics to applying essential accounting practices and revenue recognition principles. You'll also learn how to read financial statements with confidence and see how accounting shapes every stage of the product lifecycle.

Instructed by an Accounting Professional with over a combined 10 years of experience in Public Accounting and Tech

Course Outline

What the course will cover:

  • The Accounting Ledger
  • Common Metrics
  • Common Accounting Practices
  • Reading Financial Statements
  • Accounting in the Product Lifecycle

Is This Course Right for You?

Our Strategic Finance course welcomes individuals with strong analytical skills and a basic understanding of finance. If you have taken any accounting or finance class, or if you have experience in the following areas, you’re likely a great fit:

  • Investment Banking / Equity Research / Sales and Trading
  • Accounting/Audit
  • Bookkeeping
  • Corporate Finance
  • Strategy and Operations
  • Consulting
  • Data Analysis
  • Marketing Analysis
  • Economics
  • Risk Management

If your background isn't listed, and you're comfortable with math and keen to learn, we encourage you to email us at hello@strategicfinancecareers.com or book time with an advisor to help you assess if this course is right for you.

Meet the Instructor

Bernadette Dalton
Accounting Director

Bernadette has over 15 years of experience in accounting, both in Big 4 audit/consulting (PwC) and in a startup environment. At startups, Bernadette has led the financial reporting process, covering monthly close through issuance of monthly and annual financial statements, and served as key accounting leader for new products, partnerships, and other company initiatives. She enjoys solving complex accounting puzzles, and unblocking issues to make everyone's worklife a little easier. Bernadette's newest passion is exploring ways that finance professionals can unlock solutions to climate crisis.

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Level:  
Beginner
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Duration:  
3 Hours
1:1 Sessions:  
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
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Bonus:  
Multiple real interview case studies
1 year subscription to the SFC Community
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Working with SFC has been the best thing that has happened to me! I was laid off and looking to move into strategic finance but had no idea what that entailed and how to get there. Zu and his team explained concepts in a very clear and interesting manner with real world examples that provided me with a really strong understanding and foundational knowledge. This helped me immensely in my interviews and was a big factor in me landing a role at Amazon. Would highly recommend SFC to anyone looking to break into strategic finance.

Arnabh

Strategic Finance Associate

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