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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Capital Markets, Financial Statements, Corporate Tax, Corporate Finance, Price Negotiation, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Tax, Investments

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Journals

      4.8
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      164 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Financial Reporting, Property Accounting, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Intellectual Property

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Regression Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Accounting, Risk Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Governance, Timelines, Storytelling, Investigation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Management System, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Order Processing, Budget Management, Expense Management, Cost Management, Financial Accounting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Data, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Return On Investment, Finance, Equities, Business Valuation, Annual Reports, Cash Flows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Management Accounting, Value Propositions, Marketing, Target Market, Financial Statements, Talent Management, Cost Accounting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Administration, Strategic Marketing, Training and Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Essentials of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Management, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Regulation, International Finance, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Balance Sheet

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Federal Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Preparation, Depreciation, Corporate Accounting, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Corporate Finance, Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax, Tax Planning, Revenue Recognition, Tax, Accounting, Fixed Asset, Organizational Structure

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Governance, Collaboration, Team Building, Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Communication, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers: University of California, Irvine
    • The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets: IE Business School
    • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
    • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Administración de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Essentials of Corporate Finance: The University of Melbourne

    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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