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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 Virginia

      Financial Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Cyber Operations, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Accounting for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Finanzas personales

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Financial Management, Risk Management, Cash Management, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Investments, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

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

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      IESE Business School

      Think like a CFO

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Equities, Capital Markets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Depreciation, Data Management, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Business Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving

      4.7
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Estimation, Conflict Management, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Management, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Peer Review, Project Planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Accounting, Technical Accounting, Consolidation, International Financial Reporting Standards, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Financial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Marketing Digital: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
    • Finanzas personales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
    • Think like a CFO: IESE Business School
    • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network

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