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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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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Help Desk Support, Empathy, Collaboration, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Process Management, Communication, Positivity, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Practical Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Political Sciences, Commercial Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Reporting, Balance Sheet, Data Visualization, Capital Expenditure, Accounts Receivable, Financial Modeling, Finance, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Verification And Validation

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

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 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 basic accounting courses

  • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel: EDUCBA

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