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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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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Data Presentation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC India

    India Customs and Allied laws

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Management, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Tax Management, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Problem Solving, Investigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Neurology, Physiology, Cultural Diversity

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Electronics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Visualization for Data Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages â… 

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Creative Problem-Solving, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp
  • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • Programming Languages â… : Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York

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