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    Accounting courses can help you learn how to record financial transactions, interpret statements, and support budgeting, compliance, and decision-making.

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      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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      Introduction to Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Product Knowledge, Product Strategy

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      Discounted Cash Flow Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets

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      Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Microsoft 365

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      Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Operating Expense, Investments

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      Expenses in ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management System, Accounting and Finance Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing

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      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

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      How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

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

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      Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management, Data Integration, Data Store

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      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, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security

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      Income Features in ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance

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      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

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera Project Network
    • Discounted Cash Flow Modeling: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added: Coursera Project Network
    • Expenses in ProfitBooks: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera Project Network

    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

    Start by identifying whether you're building a foundation, preparing for certification, or applying accounting in business, finance, or data roles.

    • For a broad introduction, try Introduction to Financial Accounting by the University of Pennsylvania.
    • If you want to apply accounting in a business context, consider Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization from the University of Illinois.
    • For practical, job-ready skills, explore Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate, which is ideal for small business, freelance, or support roles.‎

    These beginner-friendly courses introduce essential concepts like balance sheets, debits and credits, and financial statements:

    • Introduction to Financial Accounting by Wharton (UPenn) – Clear, structured, and popular with learners new to accounting.
    • Accounting Analytics, also by Wharton (UPenn) – Combines core concepts with data tools, ideal for beginners interested in finance or analytics.
    • Bookkeeping Basics by Intuit – Offers a simple, practical introduction to accounting processes.‎
    • A course focuses on a single topic, like Managerial Accounting Fundamentals.
    • A Specialization builds deeper subject expertise across multiple areas—such as Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization.
    • A Professional Certificate prepares you for job roles or entry into the field through skills-based training—like Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate, which includes hands-on projects and is designed for career readiness.‎

    Click here to ask ChatGPT to find the right accounting course on Coursera for your learning goals.‎

    Yes. You can start learning accounting on Coursera for free in two ways:

    • Preview the first module of many accounting courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
    • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

    If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in accounting, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade 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.‎

    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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