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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Environmental Resource Management, Community Organizing, Business Management, Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Business Case for ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de los Aspectos Financieros del Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Business Process Automation, Annual Reports, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Management Reporting, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Auditing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Lund University

      1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Resource Consumption Accounting, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Environmental Policy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Fundamentos de Inteligência Artificial para Finanças

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, FinTech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Transformation, Finance, Accounting, Financial Services, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Small Business Accounting, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Innovation, Governance, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Automation, Customer experience improvement, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Organizational Concepts and Language

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Strategy, Accounting, Analytical Skills, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Statements

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Finanzas para todos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Management Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Working Capital, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Навыки Excel для бизнеса. Продвинутый

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Technical Documentation, Accounting and Finance Software, Depreciation, Loans, Automation

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Fundamentos de los Aspectos Financieros del Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate: Coursera Project Network
    • Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability: Lund University
    • Fundamentos de Inteligência Artificial para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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