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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Small Business Accounting, Data Management, Project Management, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Finanzas para emprendedores

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Working Capital

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Strategic Partnership, Business Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Development, Case Studies, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Resource Management, Revenue Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Policy, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Accounting, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      I

      IE Business School

      Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Business Acumen, Accounting, Business, General Finance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      I

      Illinois Tech

      Competitive Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Business Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operations Management, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Accounting, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: estructuras

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Organizational Structure, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Finanzas para emprendedores: Universidad Austral
    • Fundamentos del Modelo de Negocio Canvas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows: IE Business School
    • Competitive Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Gobierno corporativo: estructuras: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania

    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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