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    Master financial accounting for accurate financial reporting. Learn to prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Systems, Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Reconciliation, Transaction Processing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Finance, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accrual Accounting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      900 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Fundamentals of Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Performance Measurement, Balance Sheet, Organizational Strategy, Financial Statement Analysis, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Budget Management, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Business Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, Production Process, Financial Statements, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      What is Financial Accounting?

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting Systems, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Excel Formulas, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Financial Analysis, Sales Tax, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
    • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • What is Financial Accounting?: University of California, Irvine

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