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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Model Training, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Tax Planning, GST & Compliance Program

    Skills you'll gain: Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, Compensation Strategy, Accounting, Property Accounting, Case Studies, Property and Real Estate, Compensation Management, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Managerial Decisions: Ethics, CVP & Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Business Ethics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Corporate Sustainability, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Decision Making, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply And Demand, Cost Management, Risking, Revenue Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Controls, Fraud detection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Perfect Tenses and Modals

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Tax Planning, GST & Compliance Program: EDUCBA
  • Managerial Decisions: Ethics, CVP & Pricing: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Perfect Tenses and Modals: University of California, Irvine
  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel: EDUCBA
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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