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Basic Accounting Courses

Basic accounting courses can help you learn financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets and accounting software, that support tracking expenses, generating reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.


Popular Basic Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Basic Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Basic Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Systems Design, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Implementing Basic BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Integrals

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, General Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Graphing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Basic Vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    522 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Accounting Data Entry Speedily

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Verification And Validation, Financial Reporting, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Basic Recommender Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Basic Math: Algebra: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Implementing Basic BGP: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Basic Math: Integrals: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Basic Math: Derivatives: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Basic Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Understanding Basic SQL Syntax : Coursera

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