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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Excel Macros, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Loans, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Tax Planning, Investments, Economics, Income Tax, Risk Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics, Mortgage Loans

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Understanding Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Finance, Equities, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Income Tax, Insurance, General Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Financial Market, Loans, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Financial Accounting courses

  • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Management: Duke University
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Basic Financial Literacy: Indian School of Business
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
  • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
  • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder

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