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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Business Ethics, Analysis, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Data & Finance for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      PwC India

      GST - Audit, assessment and litigation

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax, Compliance Auditing, Tax Laws, Business Risk Management, Standard Operating Procedure, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Financial Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulations, Litigation Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Product Strategy, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      London Business School

      Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Marchés financiers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Finance, Governance, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Investment Management, Banking, Behavioral Economics, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Insurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Modeling, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Critical Perspectives on Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Management Accounting, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Governance, Finance, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Storytelling, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Financial Statement Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Trend Analysis

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Expenses in ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management System, Accounting and Finance Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • GST - Audit, assessment and litigation: PwC India
    • Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas: Universidad Austral
    • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Marchés financiers: Yale University
    • Blockchain and Business: INSEAD
    • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School

    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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