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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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    Meta

    Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Presentations, Communication

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    HEC Paris

    Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Valuation, Capital Expenditure, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Network Routing, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Planning And Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Meta
  • Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers: HEC Paris
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities: Johns Hopkins University
  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota

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