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ET4Accounting & FinanceLEVEL 1DISCOVERY TRACK

ET4-101 | Intro to Finance

Understand financial statements, cash flow basics, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial literacy for founders.

Course Overview

Master the financial essentials every founder needs. Learn to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts, calculate startup runway, and price your products effectively.

Course Curriculum & Modules

01Module 1: Understanding Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
02Module 2: Startup Cash Flow Forecasting & Runway Calculation
03Module 3: Pricing Models & Unit Margins
04Module 4: Basic Startup Bookkeeping & Expense Tracking
05Module 5: Building Your First Financial Model

Accounting & Finance Department Pathway

Accounting & Finance trains founders on financial literacy, 3-statement financial modeling, unit economics (LTV/CAC), GAAP bookkeeping, tax compliance, VC term sheet negotiations, and M&A exit strategies.

Computer & Hardware Requirements

Processor:Standard laptop
Memory (RAM):4 GB RAM
Graphics Card:Standard
Storage:20 GB
Display:Standard

Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits

  • Read and build core financial statements.
  • Forecast cash flow and calculate runway.
  • Establish value-based pricing strategies.
  • Understand basic bookkeeping principles.