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Accounting Courses

Accounting courses cover financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and tax preparation. You can learn how to analyze financial statements, manage accounts, and use software like QuickBooks and Excel for bookkeeping tasks. Topics may also include cost accounting, managerial accounting, and the principles of financial management.

Popular Accounting Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing

    4.5 stars, 885 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (885) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Managerial and Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Operating Cost, Accounting, Cost Control, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Financial Accounting, Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Using Excel for Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Auditing, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Maintainability, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Data Synthesis, Financial Modeling, Scalability, Data Analysis, Loans

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Control, Corporate Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Accounting Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Accounting, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Reporting

    4.7 stars, 403 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (403) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Accounting Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Performance Measurement, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Predictive Analytics, Finance

    4.5 stars, 3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Loss Prevention, Financial Controls, Auditing, Fraud detection, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

    3 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Intuit

    Bookkeeping basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, General Ledger, Standard Accounting Practices, Transaction Processing, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Accounting Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows, Equities, Journals

    4.6 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Accounting For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Systems, Auditors Report, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Management, Inventory Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Payroll, Expense Management, and QuickBooks Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Reports, Payroll Tax, Expense Management, Payroll Processing, Accounting Software, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Data Entry, Payroll Administration, Accounts Payable, Billing & Invoicing, Administrative Support, Payment Processing and Collection, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Invoicing, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Compliance Management

    3.2 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Financial Accounting and Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Equities, Finance, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Depreciation, Securities (Finance), Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Loans, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Discounted Cash Flow Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting

    4.3 stars, 842 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (842) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable

    4.7 stars, 969 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (969) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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How to choose the right Accounting course

Start with what area of accounting you want to study. If you're focused on financial accounting, choose courses covering GAAP, financial statements, and balance sheets. If you're interested in managerial accounting, check for courses that include budgeting, cost analysis, and performance evaluation.

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