Introduction to Financing the Present

What you’ll learn to do: use your knowledge of accounting to create a healthy financial picture for you and your family

After you graduate and get a job, you’ll want to start saving up for future milestones—maybe buying a house, raising a family, traveling, or providing a comfortable living for you and your loved ones. One of the most basic tools of financial planning is a budget, whether it’s for a business or your personal life.

four increasingly tall stacks of coins sitting next to a jar of coins. The stacks and jar all have seedlings growing out of them.Managing your money responsibly includes the responsible use of credit and financing, especially when it comes to major purchases such as a car or a house. In addition, you’ll want to make sure you are responsibly fulfilling your duties as a member of the larger community by paying your taxes on time.

Let’s move ahead so that you can gain a more detailed understanding of how to use your knowledge of accounting to create a healthy financial picture.