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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Accounting, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Investments, Equities, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Investments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Researcher Management and Leadership Training

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      402 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Accounting, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Operating Expense, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Mercados financieros

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Philanthropy, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Insurance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      560 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      财务会计概论(中文版)

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      347 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      A Beginner's Guide to Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Investments, Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Cash Management, Investment Management, Month End Closing, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Property Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Real Estate Transactions, Capital Expenditure, Specialized Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Modeling & Valuation: Analyze & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Cash Flow Forecasting, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Equities, Capital Expenditure, Excel Formulas, Income Statement

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, 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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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.: Universidad Austral
    • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
    • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Mercados financieros: Yale University
    • 财务会计概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
    • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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