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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, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Branding, Quality Control

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      Intermediate · 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, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Governance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Business Valuation, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Equities, Income Statement, Investments, Consolidation, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Commercial Lending, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Bookkeeping, Equities, Loans

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      4.8
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Accounting Software, Alteryx, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Auditing, Automation, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Process Analysis, Blockchain, R Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Financial Statements, Inventory Control, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cost Accounting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Operating Budget, Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Accounting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Decision Making, Cash Flows

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
    • Liabilities and Equity in Accounting: Intuit
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Formal Financial Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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