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August 29, 2024

Accounting for Software Professionals Working in Banking Software Industry

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In the dynamic banking software industry, understanding accounting principles is critical for software professionals who design, develop, and maintain financial systems. This course equips participants with essential accounting knowledge tailored for the unique needs of software professionals working in banking. It focuses on the intersection of accounting and technology, providing insights into how financial transactions are processed, reported, and managed within banking software systems.

Participants will learn how to integrate accounting logic into software solutions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, improving efficiency, and supporting accurate financial reporting. The course covers key accounting concepts, financial data management, and regulatory considerations relevant to the development of banking software. It prepares software professionals to bridge the gap between technical and financial teams, enhancing their ability to build robust, secure, and compliant financial systems.

This course is designed specifically for software professionals working within the banking and financial services sector. It provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental accounting principles, practices, and terminology, focusing on their applications in banking software systems. By bridging the gap between technology and finance, participants will gain insights into how accounting functions are integrated into banking software, enabling them to collaborate more effectively with financial teams and develop more robust financial solutions.

What Will I Learn?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand key accounting concepts and their relevance to banking software.
Analyze financial statements and apply them in a software context.
Identify and implement accounting functions in banking systems.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations through software design.
Collaborate effectively with finance teams to enhance software functionality.

Course Content

Accounting Fundamentals for Software Professionals in Banking
This course introduces the basic principles of accounting, specifically designed for software professionals working in the banking software industry. It covers fundamental concepts, such as financial statements, accounting transactions, and financial reporting, which are critical for understanding how financial systems are integrated into banking software applications.

Overview of accounting principles and standards (GAAP/IFRS)

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Understanding financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)

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Accounting transactions and the accounting cycle

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Financial reporting requirements for banks

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Banking-Specific Accounting for Software Developers
This course focuses on the unique accounting principles and practices used in the banking industry. Software professionals will gain insights into how banking transactions, such as loans, deposits, and interest calculations, are accounted for, and how these concepts are integrated into software systems.

Revenue Recognition and Financial Reporting in Banking Software
This course focuses on the principles of revenue recognition and financial reporting, as applied in the banking industry. Software professionals will learn how to automate and manage revenue reporting in compliance with international accounting standards.

Regulatory Compliance and Accounting Standards in Banking Software Development
This course covers the critical role of accounting standards and regulatory compliance in banking software development. Software professionals will learn about banking regulations, such as anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and the requirements for financial reporting and auditing.

Financial Data Management for Banking Software Professionals
This course teaches software professionals how to handle and manage financial data within banking systems. Participants will learn the importance of accurate financial data management, data integration, and the security protocols required to safeguard sensitive accounting information.

Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis for Banking Software Development
This course focuses on cost accounting principles and financial analysis, aimed at helping software professionals understand how to model and implement cost-related features in banking software. It also covers how to interpret financial data for strategic decision-making.

Integrating Financial Reporting and Accounting Modules in Banking Software
This course teaches software developers how to integrate financial reporting and accounting modules into comprehensive banking software platforms. It covers system architecture, data flow between different financial modules, and the automation of financial processes.

Taxation and Regulatory Reporting in Banking Software
This course addresses the tax accounting principles and regulatory reporting requirements relevant to the banking sector. Software professionals will learn how to develop features that automate tax reporting and compliance with local and international taxation rules.

Durations: 36 hours

Lectures: 33

Students: Max 30

Level: Beginner

Language: English

Certificate: Yes