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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Cost & Performance Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Performance Management, Cost Control, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Management Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Estimation, Financial Controls, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Reconcile Accounts: Bank Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Auditing, Accounting Records, General Ledger

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Double-Entry: Balance Your Books Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Operations Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, Human Resources, Financial Accounting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Cost Allocation & Profitability Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Estimation, Operational Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Performance Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Billing & Accelerate Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Billing, Invoicing, Payment Processing and Collection, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Cash Management, Accounting, Prioritization, Cash Flows, Compliance Management, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Business Combinations: Analyze and Apply IFRS

    Skills you'll gain: Specialized Accounting, Fixed Asset

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Auditing, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Business Risk Management, Asset Management, Organizational Structure, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Management and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Public Health, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Team Management, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Invoice Processing: From Receipt to Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Vendor Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Process Mapping, Project Documentation, Workflow Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Procedure Development, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Business Process Automation, Document Control, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Analyze and Apply Cost & Performance Management Concepts: EDUCBA
  • Reconcile Accounts: Bank Statements: Coursera
  • Double-Entry: Balance Your Books Fast: Coursera
  • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Analyze Cost Allocation & Profitability Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Billing & Accelerate Collections: Coursera
  • Mastering Business Combinations: Analyze and Apply IFRS: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Management and Finance: University of Michigan
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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