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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Consolidation, Depreciation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, General Ledger, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Budgeting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Security Controls, General Ledger, Data Security, Balance Sheet, Data Management, Data Entry, Banking, Inventory Management System, Financial Statements, Reconciliation

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

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Standard Accounting Practices, Income Statement, Accounting, Investments, Technical Accounting, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Accounting Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Ledgers (Accounting), Public Accounting, Accounting Records, Annual Reports, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis

      4.6
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Organizational Structure, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Governance, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Organizational Leadership, Project Controls, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Ethics, Team Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Accounting, Brand Management, Income Statement, Team Motivation, Balance Sheet, People Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Market Share, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Analysis, Leadership, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Contract Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accrual Accounting, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Liquidity and Solvency in Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Commercial Lending, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Bookkeeping, Equities, Loans

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Liquidity and Solvency in Financial Accounting: IE Business School

    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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