ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE GUIDED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
WEEK 1 | BASICS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
Build the financial foundation every entrepreneur needs.
THIS WEEK’S FOCUS
This week introduces the foundations of entrepreneurial finance and the role financial management plays in building and sustaining a successful business.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of Week 1, you will be able to:
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Explain the role of financial management in entrepreneurial decision-making.
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Identify the primary financial statements used to evaluate a business.
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Recognize how financial information supports business planning and financial control.
WEEK 1 | COURSE ACTIVITIES
Complete the assigned Week 1 activities in your Intuit for Education classroom.
ACTIVITY 1
Finding Your Why Worksheet
Reflect on your entrepreneurial purpose and identify the motivation behind your business goals.
ACTIVITY 2
Getting Familiar with Financial Statements Simulation
Explore the balance sheet and profit and loss statement through a hands-on QuickBooks simulation.
ACTIVITY 3
Using Financial Statements Homework
Apply your understanding of financial statements to reinforce this week’s concepts.
WEEK 1 | LIVE GUIDED INSTRUCTION
Live Guided Instruction
Instructor-led review of Week 1 concepts, practical application, and discussion.
LIVE SESSION
Week 1 Live Guided Instruction
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET
Live via Zoom
WEEK 1 | GUIDED INSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Access supplemental instructional resources provided to support this week's learning.
Week 1 Guided Instruction Packet
Instructor-developed explanations, examples, and practice materials designed to reinforce this week's concepts.