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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Income Statement

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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, General Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Balance Sheet, Business Ethics, Income Statement, Journals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      683 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Managerial Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      813 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Advanced Analytics, Accounting, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Revenue Recognition, Business Analytics, Auditing, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Finance, Anomaly Detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounting and Finance Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      743 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Equities, Fixed Asset, Inventory Accounting, Securities (Finance), Loans, Cash Flows, Depreciation, Capital Expenditure, Mortgage Loans, Income Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Contract Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Technical Accounting, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Accruals, Accounts Payable, Lease Contracts

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      918 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      537 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Billing & Invoicing, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Inventory Management System, General Accounting, International Finance, Tax Compliance, Banking, Reconciliation, Corporate Tax

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, General Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Management System, Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Order Processing, Sales Tax, Data Import/Export, Tax, Finance, Banking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Accounting for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Managerial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    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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