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Cost Accounting Courses

Cost accounting courses can help you learn budgeting, variance analysis, cost allocation, and performance measurement. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, preparing cost reports, and making informed pricing decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for tracking expenses, and specialized software for cost management, which help you apply your knowledge in real-world business scenarios.


Popular Cost Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue Recognition, Peer Review, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Capital Budgeting, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    447 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Assets in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intuit

    Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Equities, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Tax Compliance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    781 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Conflict Management, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Statements, Verbal Communication Skills, Internal Controls, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accounting, Investments, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Fiscal Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Performance Improvement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Managing Project Risks and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications

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

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

  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
  • Liabilities and Equity in Accounting: Intuit
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia

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