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Financial Statements Courses

Financial statements courses can help you learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with understanding financial ratios and performance metrics. You can build skills in interpreting financial data, assessing company health, and making informed investment decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for accounting and reporting, that support applying your skills in real-world business contexts.

Popular Financial Statements Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, General Ledger, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Business Metrics, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Accounting Records, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Merger Accounting and Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Business Valuation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Operational Efficiency, Operating Expense

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Income Statement Reporting and Earnings Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Performance Reporting, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Data Presentation, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Data, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Finance, Professional Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Ledgers (Accounting), Accruals, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Equities

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Reporting for Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Management Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Payroll, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Forecasting, Banking, Analysis, Business, Business Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Balance Financial Statements: The Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Foundations of Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Business Reporting, Balance Sheet, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Statement of Cash Flows Accounting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Equities, Business Reporting, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Investments, Business, Analysis, Sales, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    CPA Licensure Prep: Current Issues in Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Ledgers (Accounting), Accruals, Financial Analysis, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Business Reporting, Technical Accounting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Income Statement

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Statements: Compile & Classify Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, General Ledger, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Financial Statements, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unravel Financial Statements: Modeling Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials: Coursera
  • Merger Accounting and Financial Statements: EDUCBA
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • Income Statement Reporting and Earnings Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
  • Financial Reporting for Small Businesses: EDUCBA
  • Balance Financial Statements: The Flow: Coursera
  • Foundations of Financial Reporting: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Statement of Cash Flows Accounting Essentials: EDUCBA
  • CPA Licensure Prep: Current Issues in Financial Reporting: University of California, Santa Barbara

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