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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 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, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Operating Expense, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

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    Yale University

    Marchés financiers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Finance, Governance, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Investment Management, Banking, Behavioral Economics, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Insurance

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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, Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cash Flows

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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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    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Mercados financeiros

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Insurance, Equities, Underwriting, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Business Ethics, Mortgage Loans, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Price Negotiation, Capital Markets, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis

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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Principles of Financial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accruals, Depreciation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Product Improvement, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Marchés financiers: Yale University
  • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mercados financeiros: Yale University
  • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Financial Leadership: University of Cambridge

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