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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.


Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Product Knowledge, Product Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Return On Investment, Corporate Tax

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Automated Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Financial Reporting, Anomaly Detection, AI Product Strategy, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Process Automation, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, Balance Sheet, Equities, Cash Flows, Consolidation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Reporting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Accounting Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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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, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial accounting courses

  • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera
  • Evaluate US GAAP: Equity, Revenue & Advanced Topics: EDUCBA
  • Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • GenAI for Automated Financial Reporting: Coursera
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Reporting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Finance: Emory University
  • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt

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