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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


  • U

    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
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Asset Management, Investments, Internal Controls

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Payable, Technical Accounting, Lease Contracts

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, Balance Sheet, Equities, Cash Flows, Consolidation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, Payroll Processing, Financial Statements, Accounting, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Expense Management, Billing & Invoicing, Banking, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Foreign Currency Accounting & Hedging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, International Finance, Financial Accounting, Derivatives, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Ownership Accounting & Deconsolidation

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Inventory Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Consolidation, Balance Sheet, Invoicing, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Organizational Structure, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Measurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Zoho Books: Analyze, Manage & Automate Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Software As A Service, Expense Management, Order Management, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, System Configuration, Inventory Management System, Payment Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Cloud Accounting with Wave Apps: Analyze & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Dashboard, Sales Tax

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Foreign Currency Accounting & Hedging Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Master Advanced Ownership Accounting & Deconsolidation: EDUCBA
  • Master Branch Accounting: Analyze, Apply & Consolidate: EDUCBA

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