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    Accounting courses can help you learn how to record financial transactions, interpret statements, and support budgeting, compliance, and decision-making.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Robotic Process Automation, Accounting Systems, Alteryx, Data Analysis Software, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Auditing, Automation, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Process Analysis, Blockchain, R Programming

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      AAPC

      The Billing and Collection Process

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Billing Systems, Payment Processing and Collection, Claims Processing, Billing & Invoicing, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Completing the Accounting Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Balance Sheet

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Reporting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Equities

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Database Management, Seaborn, SQL, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Jupyter, NumPy, Accounting, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Investments, Consolidation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Governance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Commercial Lending, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Bookkeeping, Equities, Loans

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Formal Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accrual Accounting, Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • The Billing and Collection Process: AAPC
    • Completing the Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Liabilities and Equity in Accounting: Intuit

    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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