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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Budgeting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Project Scoping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Security Controls, General Ledger, Data Security, Balance Sheet, Data Management, Data Entry, Banking, Inventory Management System, Financial Statements, Reconciliation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Capital Markets, Financial Statements, Corporate Tax, Corporate Finance, Price Negotiation, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Tax, Investments

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Regression Analysis, Consolidation, Depreciation, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Accounting, Brand Management, Income Statement, Team Motivation, Balance Sheet, People Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Market Share, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Analysis, Leadership, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Organizational Structure, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Governance, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Organizational Leadership, Project Controls, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Ethics, Team Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Contract Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accrual Accounting, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Accounting, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Cost Accounting: Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Operational Analysis, Tax Management, Price Negotiation, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Production Planning, Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Supply Chain Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management System, Accounting Systems, Branding, Operating Budget, Quality Control

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Why Learn Accounting?

    Accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support sound decision-making. It’s a core function in every organization, essential for budgeting, compliance, and strategy. Learning accounting can help you understand how businesses operate and prepare you to contribute to financial planning and analysis across industries.

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