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Financial Transactions and Analysis
ID 218

Course Information

Description

This intensive course introduces concepts of financial accounting to the non-accountant user of financial information. Basic accounting transactions, statement preparation, concepts of accrual vs. cash accounting, and nonprofit healthcare accounting are presented in the first half of the course. The first half of the course should illustrate that recording accounting transactions can be an art as well as a science. The second half of the course focuses on financial statement analysis and assessing financial health. This course includes prework that should be completed before the start of the course.

Class Notes

THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT

Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH-GEN Students
Wave 2 | MPH-GEN and MPH-EPI students 
Wave 3 | MPH-GEN, MPH-EPI, and approved petitioners

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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/7/2027 11:00 AM - 1/17/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/18/2027 12:00 AM - 1/20/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/21/2027 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 2.5
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Course Component Online
Instruction Mode Online
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements MPH-GEN and MPH-EPI students do not need to petition to enroll. Other students may petition.