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Accounting Courses

Accounting courses cover financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and tax preparation. You can learn how to analyze financial statements, manage accounts, and use software like QuickBooks and Excel for bookkeeping tasks. Topics may also include cost accounting, managerial accounting, and the principles of financial management.

Popular Accounting Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Compensation Management, Data Entry, Income Tax, Customer Service, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Record Keeping, Accounting, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 825 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (825) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Using Excel for Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Auditing, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Maintainability, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Scalability, Data Analysis, Loans

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

    4.5 stars, 644 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (644) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Accounting Basics: ACCA/CIMA/CMA/CA/AAT/Cambridge/Edexcel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Accruals, Accounting Systems, Management Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Management, Journals

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Journals

    4.7 stars, 778 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (778) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    What is Financial Accounting?

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 558 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (558) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.8 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (41) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Performance Management, Accounting

    4.5 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (208) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Accounting All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Annual Reports, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Business Planning, Internal Controls, Accounting, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    CPA Licensure Prep: Special Topics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Tax, Budgeting, Tax Laws, Tax Returns, Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governmental Accounting, Internal Auditing, Cost Control, External Auditing, Economics, Business Economics, Financial Accounting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master QuickBooks Online and Desktop for Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Payroll, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Transaction Processing, Payroll Administration, Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Accruals, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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How to choose the right Accounting course

Start with what area of accounting you want to study. If you're focused on financial accounting, choose courses covering GAAP, financial statements, and balance sheets. If you're interested in managerial accounting, check for courses that include budgeting, cost analysis, and performance evaluation.

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