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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Accounting Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Performance Measurement, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Predictive Analytics, Finance

    ★ 4.5 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Tax, General Finance, Business Risk Management, Standard Accounting Practices, Payment Systems, Risk Mitigation, Payment Processing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hedge Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cost Reduction, Budget Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning

    ★ 4.6 (4.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

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

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Equities

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Ratios: Analyze & Apply Key Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software, Business, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Income Statement, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Intuit

    Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.6 (833) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Healthcare Accounting: Financial Planning & Capital Budgets

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Management Accounting, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Non-Profit Accounting, Healthcare Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Communication, Accounting, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Strategic Thinking, Investigation, Root Cause Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Critical Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Forecasting, Annual Reports, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    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, Technical Accounting, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial accounting courses

  • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • International Finance and Accounting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Ratios: Analyze & Apply Key Metrics: Coursera
  • Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements: Intuit
  • Healthcare Accounting: Financial Planning & Capital Budgets: University of Arizona
  • Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond: Coursera
  • Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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