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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Gross Profit, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statements, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting

      4.6
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Equities

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, SQL, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Jupyter, NumPy, Accounting, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Balance Sheet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Accounting Systems, Alteryx, Data Analysis Software, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Auditing, Automation, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Process Analysis, Blockchain, R Programming

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Contract Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accrual Accounting, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Contabilidad para no contadores

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Profitability in Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Benchmarking, Working Capital

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Standard Accounting Practices, Income Statement, Accounting, Investments, Technical Accounting, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Financial Statements, Inventory Control, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cost Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular accounting courses

    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Contabilidad para no contadores : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Profitability in Financial Accounting: IE Business School
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Why Learn Accounting?

    Accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support sound decision-making. It’s a core function in every organization, essential for budgeting, compliance, and strategy. Learning accounting can help you understand how businesses operate and prepare you to contribute to financial planning and analysis across industries.

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