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    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      财务会计概论(中文版)

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Security Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Transaction Processing, Ledgers (Accounting)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Target Market, Business Planning, Business Process, Business Strategies, Business Development, Revenue Management, Business Continuity, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Resource Management, Cost Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Y

      Yonsei University

      Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Project Finance, Project Estimation, Depreciation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Billing, Looker (Software), Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Dashboard, Cost Management, User Accounts, Operating Cost, Google Sheets, Account Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Intro to Finance in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Cost Management, Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Insurance

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Blockchain for the decision maker

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Technology Strategies, Cloud-Based Integration, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Value Propositions, Business Risk Management, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Interoperability, Payment Systems

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Cape Town

      How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Encryption Standard, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Technology Strategies, Unsupervised Learning, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Reinforcement Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • 财务会计概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera Project Network
    • Applying Investment Decision Rules for Startups: Yonsei University
    • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud
    • Intro to Finance in Healthcare: Northeastern University

    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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