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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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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Loans

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    Packt

    Finance for Non-Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Forecasting, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Basics of Accounting for Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Accruals, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Loans

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Automated Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Financial Reporting, Anomaly Detection, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Auditing, Business Process Automation, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax

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    Packt

    Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Registration, Web Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Payable, Technical Accounting, Lease Contracts

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    IE Business School

    Basics of Accounting for Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Investments, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Accounting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Evaluate US GAAP: Equity, Revenue & Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Tax Management, Consolidation, Equities, Income Tax, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Finance for Non-Finance: Packt
  • Basics of Accounting for Liabilities: IE Business School
  • GenAI for Automated Financial Reporting: Coursera
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basics of Accounting for Assets: IE Business School

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