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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    More Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Equities, Tax

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Ownership Accounting & Deconsolidation

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering LLP Accounting & Compliance: Analyze and Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Tax Laws, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Derivatives, Private Equity, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Loans, Risk Management Framework, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, International Financial Reporting Standards, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Repo Accounting: Analyze & Apply Key Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investments, Balance Sheet, Case Studies, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Securities (Finance), Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Inventory Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Consolidation, Balance Sheet, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Master Advanced Ownership Accounting & Deconsolidation: EDUCBA
  • What is Financial Accounting?: University of California, Irvine
  • Mastering LLP Accounting & Compliance: Analyze and Apply: EDUCBA
  • Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate: EDUCBA
  • Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards: EDUCBA
  • Master Repo Accounting: Analyze & Apply Key Principles: EDUCBA
  • Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate: EDUCBA

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