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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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    Duke University

    Raising Impact Investment Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Social Impact, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Hotel Operations, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Financial Regulations, Operational Risk, Bank Regulations, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Services, Governance, IT Management, Information Assurance, Market Trend, Internal Controls, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Blockchain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Finanzas personales

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Finance, Financial Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Expense Management, Consumer Behaviour

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master US GAAP: Analyze Foundations & Codification

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Decision Making

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    University of California, Irvine

    Finanzas para profesionales no financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Accounting

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Balance Sheet

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Raising Impact Investment Capital: Duke University
  • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
  • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
  • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Finanzas personales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Master US GAAP: Analyze Foundations & Codification: EDUCBA
  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas: Universidad Austral
  • Finanzas para profesionales no financieros: University of California, Irvine

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