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    Understand CPA (Certified Public Accountant) principles, certification requirements, and best practices. Learn about the skills and knowledge needed for CPA exams.

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Analysis, Sales Tax, Financial Accounting

      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Accounting 1

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Reconciliation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Cyber Operations, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      737 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      AAPC

      AAPC Medical Biller

      Skills you'll gain: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Registration, Billing, Billing Systems, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Medical Records, Billing & Invoicing, Insurance, Medicare, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Medical Terminology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Administration, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Data Security, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Revolución en los medios deportivos: estrategias innovadoras

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Storytelling, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Target Audience, Revenue Management, Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Innovation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Influencing, Business Modeling, Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Finance and Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Finance, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Equities, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • AAPC Medical Biller: AAPC
    • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
    • Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Revolución en los medios deportivos: estrategias innovadoras: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Frequently Asked Questions about Cpa

    Start by identifying where you are in your CPA journey—are you exploring the field, strengthening accounting knowledge, or preparing for specific exam sections like FAR, REG, AUD, or BEC?

    • For exam-aligned accounting preparation, try Financial Accounting Fundamentals by UVA Darden.
    • If you're building foundational skills, explore Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization by the University of Illinois.
    • To strengthen finance and Excel skills useful for CPA work, consider Business and Financial Modeling Specialization by Wharton.‎

    These courses are great for learners who are new to accounting or beginning CPA preparation:

    • Introduction to Finance and Accounting by Wharton – A strong foundation for FAR exam topics.
    • Accounting Analytics also by Wharton – Teaches how data informs decisions, valuable for the BEC and AUD sections.
    • Bookkeeping Basics from Intuit – Great for reinforcing core accounting processes and journal entries.‎
    • A course teaches a specific topic like financial statements, audit procedures, or business law, such as Conceptual Foundations of Auditing.
    • A Specialization helps you build fluency across related areas—such as the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization, which supports CPA core content.
    • A Professional Certificate is not specifically offered for the CPA exam on Coursera, but Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate and Google Data Analytics Certificate can strengthen adjacent skills in accounting and analysis.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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