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    Understand cost accounting principles for managing and controlling costs. Learn to analyze cost behavior and prepare cost reports.

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      قائمة التدفقات النقدية | Cash Flow Statement

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Accounting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows, Quality Assessment

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      4.8
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      What is Financial Accounting?

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting Systems, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Excel Formulas, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      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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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Acumen, Business Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Capital Expenditure, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Intellectual Property

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Accounting for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Revenue Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • قائمة التدفقات النقدية | Cash Flow Statement: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • What is Financial Accounting?: University of California, Irvine
    • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University
    • قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets: IE Business School
    • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
    • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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