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      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Control, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Accounting, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Auditing, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Excel Macros, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Unstructured Data, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Operating Budget, Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Accounting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Decision Making, Cash Flows

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      4.7
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      637 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Governance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Business Valuation, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Metric

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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Supply Chain Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management System, Accounting Systems, Branding, Operating Budget, Quality Control

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Investments, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Depreciation, Inventory Accounting, Cash Management, Fixed Asset, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Asset Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Inventory Control, Investments

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      4.7
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      225 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Financial Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Gross Profit

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Basics of Accounting for Assets: IE Business School
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University
    • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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