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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting: Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Product Assortment, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Forecasting, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Processing, Data Structures, NumPy, Programming Principles, Business Analysis, Databases, Accounting, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

      4.8
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Robotic Process Automation, Auditing, Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Business Process Automation, Automation, Alteryx, Accounting, Text Mining, Analytics, R Programming, Process Analysis, Blockchain, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, 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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      377 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Financial Auditing, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Auditing, Accounting and Finance Software, Excel Macros, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Scalability, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Contabilidad para no contadores

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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