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Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Marketing Planning, Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Digital Media Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Music History, Sociology

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Materials science, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Analysis, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Systems Design, Electrical Systems, System Design and Implementation

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • I

    IIT Roorkee

    Executive MBA

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, FinTech, Capital Budgeting, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Sales Process, Innovation, Succession Planning, Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Statistical Process Controls, Product Management, Marketing Management, Revenue Management, Sampling (Statistics), Production Schedule, Project Portfolio Management, Financial Statement Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Multimedia, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Business Intelligence, Business Modeling, Financial Accounting, Selling Techniques, Human Resource Strategy, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Portfolio Management, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Marketing Management, Equities, Branding, IT Management, Digital Advertising, Teamwork

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    667 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    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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    A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Asset Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Business Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    974 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bachelor of Science in General Business: University of North Texas
  • Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Executive MBA: IIT Roorkee
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA): Universidad de Palermo
  • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Finance: Emory University
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera Project Network
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania

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