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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Supply Chain Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management System, Accounting Systems, Branding, Operating Budget, Quality Control

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, SQL, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Jupyter, NumPy, Accounting, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

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      4.4
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Accounting Systems, Alteryx, Data Analysis Software, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Auditing, Automation, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Process Analysis, Blockchain, R Programming

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      4.7
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

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

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      Beginner · 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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Contabilidad para no contadores

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    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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