Forensic accounting courses can help you learn financial statement analysis, fraud detection techniques, and investigative procedures. You can build skills in data analysis, risk assessment, and report writing, which are crucial for identifying discrepancies and supporting legal cases. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, forensic software for tracking anomalies, and case management systems to streamline investigations.

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Product Knowledge, Product Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Transaction Processing, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Journals
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Equities, Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Requirements, Process Mapping, Business Process, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Operating System Administration, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Email Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks