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    Understand cost accounting principles for managing and controlling costs. Learn to analyze cost behavior and prepare cost reports.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Balance Sheet

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Federal Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Partnership Accounting, Tax Preparation, Depreciation, Corporate Accounting, Property Accounting, Liquidation, Corporate Finance, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax, Revenue Recognition, Tax, Accounting, Fixed Asset, Organizational Structure

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      951 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Market Dynamics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plant Operations and Management, Operating Cost, Basic Electrical Systems, Retail Sales, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Essentials of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Management, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Regulation, International Finance, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Balance Sheet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Certified Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Emotional Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Cost Management, Scope Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      774 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Governance, Collaboration, Team Building, Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, Ideation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Strategy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Strategic Leadership, Proposal Writing, Business Transformation, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Strategy, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Pricing Strategy Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Product Lifecycle Management, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Game Theory, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Product Management, Economics, Retail Sales, Product Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      912 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Insper

      Administração Financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      927 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Management Accounting, Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Performance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Organizational Strategy, Cost Accounting, Equities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University
    • Essentials of Corporate Finance: The University of Melbourne
    • Certified Project Manager: SkillUp EdTech
    • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
    • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
    • Supply Chain Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pricing Strategy Optimization: University of Virginia

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