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      ConsenSys Academy

      Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Ledgers (Accounting), Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Loans, Process Optimization

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Valuation, Customer Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Internal Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Proposal Development, Auditing, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Proposal Writing, Business Metrics, User Research, Finance

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Performance Measurement, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounting, Business Metrics, Expense Management, Return On Investment, Banking

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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Financial Statement Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Inventory Accounting, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Annual Reports, Trend Analysis

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Business Process, Information Systems, Business Metrics, Digital Transformation, Change Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Peer Review, Accrual Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Income Statement

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Effective Sales – An Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Selling Techniques, Sales Enablement, Account Strategy, Plan Execution, Customer Relationship Building, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Security Awareness, Emerging Technologies, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Payment Systems, Authentications, Security Management, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Encryption, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Risk Management, Business

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      GST - Audit, assessment and litigation

      Skills you'll gain: Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Auditing, Sales Tax, Tax Laws, Tax, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Standard Operating Procedure, Timelines

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

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

    • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of California, Irvine
    • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
    • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Financial Reporting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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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