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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.


Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Finance, Contract Management, Banking

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Corporate Finance Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

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    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Presentations, Data Management, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Evaluate US GAAP: Equity, Revenue & Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Tax Management, Consolidation, Equities, Income Tax, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SoFi

    The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Finance

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, AI Enablement, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    商务基础 (中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operational Efficiency, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Acumen, Business Operations, Balance Sheet, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Corporate Finance Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial: Universidad de Palermo
  • Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios: Universidad Austral
  • Evaluate US GAAP: Equity, Revenue & Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
  • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • The Fundamentals of Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder

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