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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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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Small Business Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Interest Rate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    商务基础 (中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations Management, Return On Investment, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Analysis, Income Statement, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Acumen, Production Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Medical Imaging, Microbiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Surgery, Physiology, Cell Biology, Endocrinology

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

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    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Data & Finance for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Working Capital, Statistical Methods, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business Strategy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Final Cut Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Animations, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Editing, Content Management, File Management, Color Theory, Timelines, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Team Management, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Oriented, Prioritization

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

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

  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera
  • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • 商务基础 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
  • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
  • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
  • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Mastering Final Cut Pro: LearnQuest

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