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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


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Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Transaction Processing, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Journals

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學二:資產與負債 (Financial Accounting 102)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Inventory Management System, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Inventory Control, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Economics, Fixed Asset, Accounting, Property Accounting, Depreciation

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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, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Profitability in Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Gross Profit, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Mathematics, Financial Accounting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Liquidity and Solvency in Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Financial Acumen, Business Acumen, Business, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accrual Accounting, Equities

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen

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    Intuit

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, Balance Sheet, Equities, Cash Flows, Consolidation

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

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

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Reading Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Business Acumen, Cash Flows

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

  • 初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101): National Taiwan University
  • 初級會計學二:資產與負債 (Financial Accounting 102): National Taiwan University
  • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
  • Profitability in Financial Accounting: IE Business School
  • Liquidity and Solvency in Financial Accounting: IE Business School
  • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
  • Financial Statements: Duke University
  • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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