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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Formal Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Financial Accounting Explained

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    I

    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Conflict Management, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Governance, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Accrual Accounting, Business Management, Financial Statements, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Completing the Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Gross Profit, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management System, Operating Expense

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    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 Accounting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Unstructured Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    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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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    787 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
  • Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD

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