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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Case Studies, Business Economics, Return On Investment, Innovation, Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Operating Expense, Investments

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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 Management, Cost Estimation, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence Software, Data Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, Loans, Depreciation, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      PwC GST Taxation Executive

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting Records, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Auditing, Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Compliance Management, Billing, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Sales Tax, Record Keeping, Registration, Records Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      979 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      商务基础 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations Management, Return On Investment, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Analysis, Income Statement, Operational Efficiency, Business Operations, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Acumen, Production Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas: Universidad Austral
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
    • PwC GST Taxation Executive: PwC India
    • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 商务基础 (中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

    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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