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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


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Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Análisis de situaciones de negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Market Share, People Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Complex Problem Solving, Brand Management, Leadership and Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Market Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Concision, Proofreading, Financial Statements, Target Audience

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Social Impact, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Succession Planning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Business Analytics, Product Promotion, Market Analysis, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy

    4.8
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Data Structures, Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Operations Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Logistics, Internal Communications, Analysis, Working Capital, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Complex Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multistate Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Property and Real Estate, Case Law

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Análisis de situaciones de negocio: IESE Business School
  • Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure: EDUCBA
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University

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