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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      London Business School

      Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Tax, Tax, Equities, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Depreciation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      551 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Accounting Fundamentals

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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Business Metrics, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Equities, Payroll

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Asset Management

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

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Transaction Processing, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Journals

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Equities, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Tax Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Billing & Invoicing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
    • What is Financial Accounting?: University of California, Irvine
    • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
    • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
    • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101): National Taiwan University
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University

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