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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 at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Trend, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Conociendo Costos

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Purchasing, Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis

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

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Periodic Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Embedded Software, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    AI for Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Data Storytelling, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Process, Regulatory Requirements, Analysis

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
  • Conociendo Costos: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Precalculus: Periodic Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
  • MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Edureka
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System

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