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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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    IESE Business School

    Finance for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Management Accounting, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Business Analysis

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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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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Internal Controls

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Business

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intuit

    Assets in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Income Statement, Equities, Business Valuation, Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply US GAAP: Prepare & Evaluate Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Accounts Receivable

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Gross Profit, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management System, Operating Expense

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Data Security, Banking, Data Management, Software Installation, Reconciliation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Accounting, Business Valuation, Capital Expenditure, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Finance for Managers: IESE Business School
  • Financial Analysis & Tax Accounting: Apply & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
  • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apply US GAAP: Prepare & Evaluate Financial Statements: EDUCBA
  • Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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