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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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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis

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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Formal Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Accounting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    791 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Accounting: Streamline Processes, Boost Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Depreciation, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Peer Review, General Accounting, Tax Management, International Financial Reporting Standards

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    941 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Sales Support, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Assets in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Order Management, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
  • Optimize Accounting: Streamline Processes, Boost Efficiency: Coursera
  • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Assets in Accounting: Intuit

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