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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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    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Accounting and Finance Software, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Plan de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure

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    Interactive Brokers

    U.S. Bond Investing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno corporativo: estructuras

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Organizational Structure, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Modeling, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Identity and Access Management

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Fraud detection, International Finance, Auditing, Banking, Compliance Reporting, Commercial Laws, Economics

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Crisis Management, Accountability, Financial Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Computer Literacy

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

  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance: Coursera
  • Plan de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • U.S. Bond Investing Basics: Interactive Brokers
  • Gobierno corporativo: estructuras: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
  • مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University

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