• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Accounting

Accounting Courses

Accounting courses can help you learn financial reporting, budgeting, tax preparation, and auditing principles. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Many courses introduce tools such as Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline processes and enhance accuracy. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can gain practical knowledge that prepares you for various roles in finance and business.

Popular Accounting Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Supply Chain, Data Security, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders

    Skills you'll gain: Property Accounting, Depreciation, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Capital Expenditure

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Labor Compliance, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, General Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    How to use Custom and Conditional Formatting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Network Model, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Business Economics, Information Technology, Data Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Accounting

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Acumen, Cost Accounting, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Performance Management, General Accounting, Data Analysis, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Master Bond Accounting: Analyze, Value & Apply IFRS

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Accounting, Capital Markets

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Career Development for Accounting Assistant with AI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Reconciliation, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration, Cash Handling, Cash Flows, Accounting Software, Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Records, General Accounting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Portfolio Management, Microsoft Excel, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Billing & Invoicing, Income Tax, Invoicing, Consolidation, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Entry, Tax Laws, Financial Data, Financial Accounting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Climate Change Programs, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Policy, Corporate Strategy, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Sustainable Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…303132…66

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok