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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Unstructured Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      133 reviews

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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

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Financial Auditing, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Auditing, Accounting and Finance Software, Excel Macros, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Scalability, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      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, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

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

    • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory 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.

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