An advancing topic in financial accounting is fair value accounting and its growing importance in modern financial reporting. Unlike traditional historical cost accounting, fair value accounting requires assets and liabilities to be reported at their current market value rather than the original purchase price. This approach is gaining traction due to its ability to reflect more timely and relevant financial information, especially in volatile markets. However, fair value accounting presents challenges, such as the potential for subjectivity in determining the fair value of illiquid assets or liabilities. Critics argue that it can lead to volatility in financial statements, while proponents suggest it offers a more accurate representation of a company’s financial health. This topic is increasingly relevant with the rise of complex financial instruments and the global push for greater transparency in financial reporting.

As a learner with no prior background in financial accounting, this course along with the Foundations course have really built up my knowledge and understanding of this subject from scratch. I am amazed at how much I have learnt through these two courses. Professor's lectures are really interesting and well structured. I have also developed an appreciation and interest in accounting, for further study. Many thanks to Professor and the support team for this wonderful course.

This was a challenging course but I am so happy that I persevered as it was worth every bit of my time. Learnt a lot and it was very engaging. I liked the fact that it helped me to build on my knowledge from the Foundations course I did before. Looking forward to studying with you yet again, Professor Urcan.

I am very satisfied with the knowledge acquired, and optimistic about the future impact on the quality and quantity of learning. In addition, I thank the Professor for his friendliness, competence and good humor, which made the days of the Course a very pleasant experience. "

This course goes through topics really concisely and effectively. The examples are great, the quizzes point out my weakness, misunderstanding and careless mistakes. The professor is experiened and talks about the topics comprehensively, is great at explaining.

This course is blend of theoretical and practical content. The four modules are very essential for understanding the accounting of the firm. Hence, this is very interesting yet informative course for business students like me.

it's a very interesting course for advanced Financial Accounting, the instructor explains in a very concise and practical way the contents of each module, which makes understanding affordable for all students.

It is an excellent course where we deepen the financial statements, with a simple and easy to understand language. Where by means of the use of cases we see how they are applied in the companies

Great course, great topics, great presentations and great instructor, really clear in his explantations and always using examples to make it easier to understand.

Really good materials too!

very useful. gained a better understanding in financial / accounting treatment. very engaging and impressive lecturer! easy to understand, tho some quizes are painful XD

The course is good and lecturer do works with details no reseasons not to underndand, I appreciate and I learned many techniques of dealing with accounting problems.

Estupendo curso! Las clases del profesor Urcan muy didácticas. Recomendable. Yo lo he hecho en español con subtítulos y genial. Thanks a lot Mr. Urcan.

An excellent, detailed course. Perfect for finance students. Prof. Urcan is very good at explaining the key concepts. I loved it and will recommend it.

This the great course of all time, the breakdown of the subject matter into tiny little bits is something that is remarkable and worth celebrating

Very well organized this course. Each advance financial accounting topic was discussed properly. I am very glad and thankful to the professor.

Fantastic Course by Prof.Oktay and has nailed it thorough on this financial Accounting and pre-requisite courses for this specific course.

I studied well I won and got good grades but I didn't get the certificate and before I studied they didn't tell me he paid you thank you

I am greatly impressed by Professor

Oktay Urcan, he is able to transmit his knowledge easily. I enjoyed the course which is so helpful.

Great overview of key topics with extensive practice using study cases that represent daily activities related to financial accounting.

provided real life accounting examples. very interesting class. excellent professor. he makes the class fun to listen and learn

This is the most important subject and fully supports my specialization in finance. this course is a Iron-Bond in Accountancy.

It is a very useful course which helped me to understand the accounting topics which I used to struggle a lot to understand

In a simple and clear way complex topics were explained, well tailored quizzes helped to reaffirm knowledge. Great course.

Lecturing via coursera is very great and if learners read notes and videos carefully, they can gain advanced knowledge.

Excellent content, Mr. Oktay Urcan explain each term with clarity and plenty of examples. I enjoy taking this course!!