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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Income Statement, Equities, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Essentials of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Investments, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Derivatives, Financial Market, Income Statement, Financial Data, Business Valuation, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Federal Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax Returns, Tax Compliance, Depreciation, Tax Preparation, Liquidation, Property Accounting, Tax Management, Payroll Tax, Tax Planning, Business Valuation, Payroll, Real Estate Transactions, Specialized Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Mergers & Acquisitions

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      944 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Economics, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Business Management, Economics, Economic Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Market, Wealth Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      388 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Accounting, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Financial Forecasting

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Trend Analysis

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      4.6
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Financial Accounting, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Improvement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Finance for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Analysis, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management System, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentos Empresariales

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Balance Sheet, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Branding, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Analysis, Business Analysis, Operational Analysis, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

      Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, General Accounting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials of Corporate Finance: The University of Melbourne
    • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Administración de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Finance for Managers: IESE Business School

    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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