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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


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Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Trend Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Gross Profit, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management System, Operating Expense

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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Budget Management, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Reporting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Valuation, Capital Expenditure, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Transaction Processing, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Journals

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    Mixed · 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: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Analysis

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Business

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

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

  • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Financial Reporting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers: University of California, Irvine
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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