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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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    Intuit

    Bookkeeping basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Journals

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Big Data, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 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 Acumen, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Verbal Communication Skills, Internal Controls, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Accounting Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Fraud detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Finance, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Fixed Asset, Governance, Organizational Structure, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Project Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Project Planning, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Kanban Principles, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Planning, Project Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Standard Accounting Practices, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Depreciation, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, International Finance, Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Cash Handling, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation, Payment Systems, Banking, Corporate Tax

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bookkeeping basics: Intuit
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera

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