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      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Accounting Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Business Analysis

      4.6
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Business Model & Product Pitch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Product Strategy, Product Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Presentations, Business Metrics, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Investments, Consolidation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Management, Bookkeeping, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Cash Flows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      315 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investments

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Working Capital, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Balance Sheet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Resource Utilization, Health Care Administration, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      636 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Model & Product Pitch: University of Minnesota
    • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
    • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University
    • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine

    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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