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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

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      University of Minnesota

      Business Model & Product Pitch

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Price Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Business Strategies, Product Development, Cost Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Project Finance, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounting, Business Metrics, Expense Management, Return On Investment, Banking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Digital Assets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Trend Analysis, Data Strategy, Asset Management, Advanced Analytics, Financial Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Management, Management Information Systems, Intellectual Property

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      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Data Storytelling, Creativity, Business Strategy, Accounting, Teamwork, Culture, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Branding, Brainstorming, Marketing, Business Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Strategy, Brand Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Benchmarking, Working Capital

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Reading Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Annual Reports, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Management Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Equities

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Model & Product Pitch: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of California, Irvine
    • Contabilidad para no contadores : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Reading Financial Statements: Corporate Finance Institute

    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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