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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business, Financial Regulation, Organizational Structure, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders

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

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Data, Financial Controls, Budget Management, Financial Management, Cash Management, Financial Planning, Balance Sheet, Business Planning, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Cash Flows

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    University of Michigan

    The Future of Payment Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Security, Transaction Processing, Security Controls, Innovation, Encryption, Digital Assets, Value Propositions

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Insurance Policies, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Compensation Analysis, Finance, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing, Governance

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Logistics Management, Inventory Management System, Working Capital, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Concepts and Language

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management

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    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Regulation, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Analysis

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    EDHEC Business School

    Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Loans, Asset Management, Sustainable Development, Derivatives

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

  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Introducción a las finanzas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Future of Payment Technologies: University of Michigan
  • BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers: Board Infinity
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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