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Accounting courses can help you learn financial reporting, budgeting, tax preparation, and auditing principles. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Many courses introduce tools such as Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline processes and enhance accuracy. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can gain practical knowledge that prepares you for various roles in finance and business.


Popular Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Product Knowledge, Revenue Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Business Metrics, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

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

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Operating Expense, Capital Expenditure, Resource Management, Market Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Partnership Accounting, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financing and Profiting from Innovation for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Presentations, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    财务会计概论(中文版)

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Community Development, Investments, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Contract Management, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Engineering Management, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Accounting, Project Implementation, Leadership Development

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Project Finance, Project Estimation, Decision Making, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financing and Profiting from Innovation for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • 财务会计概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo

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