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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting: Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Operational Analysis, Tax Management, Price Negotiation, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Production Planning, Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Balance Sheet

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      131 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Accounting Systems, Alteryx, Data Analysis Software, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Auditing, Automation, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Process Analysis, Blockchain, R Programming

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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      4.8
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      442 reviews

      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

    • U

      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

      4.8
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, SQL, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Jupyter, NumPy, Accounting, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Operating Budget, Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Accounting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Decision Making, Cash Flows

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      637 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Auditing, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Excel Macros, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Unstructured Data, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Contabilidad para no contadores

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Supply Chain Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management System, Accounting Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Branding, Quality Control

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Governance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Contabilidad para no contadores : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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