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    Find the Best Accounting Course for Your Goals

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Reporting, Compensation Strategy, Tax Management, Data Entry, Employee Onboarding, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Non-Profit Accounting, Tax Compliance, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Specialized Accounting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Assets in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accruals, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accrual Accounting, Equities, Transaction Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about

      Skills you'll gain: Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Income Statement, Balance Sheet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Discounted Cash Flow Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Capital Markets

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      751 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Return On Investment, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Capital, Go To Market Strategy, Process Analysis, Branding, People Management, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Strategy, Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      571 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
    • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Discounted Cash Flow Modeling: Coursera Project Network

    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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