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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Property Accounting, Expense Management, Capital Expenditure, Accounting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Data Processing, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Making, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Economics, Data Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities, Depreciation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Business

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Statements, Anomaly Detection, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Annual Reports, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Risk, Internal Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, International Finance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Environmental Regulations, Banking, Governance, Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Financial Statement Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Trend Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Internal Communications, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Value Propositions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      قائمة التدفقات النقدية | Cash Flow Statement

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Accounting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
    • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Accounting

    Popular accounting courses include the University of Illinois’s Fundamentals of Accounting , Introduction to Financial Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania, and courses offered by industry leaders like Intuit. You can find both beginner-level intros and more advanced topics like managerial accounting and financial reporting.‎

    Yes. Many accounting courses let you audit for free, which gives you access to lectures and reading materials. If you’d like to complete graded assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    Accounting courses cover core concepts like financial statements, balance sheets, debits and credits, and cash flow. Some courses also teach you how to use spreadsheets or accounting software, and how to apply accounting principles in business or tax settings.‎

    No prior experience is needed. Many Coursera courses start with the basics and build your understanding step by step, so you can learn at your own pace—even if you’re completely new to accounting.‎

    Yes. Accounting is a valuable skill for roles in finance, bookkeeping, auditing, and business management. A course or certificate from Coursera can help you build practical knowledge, demonstrate your skills, and prepare for job opportunities or further study.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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