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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales II

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Budget Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Finance, Expense Management, Budgeting, Business Metrics

      4.7
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Effective Sales – An Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Corporate Finance Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Marchés financiers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Finance, Governance, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Investment Management, Banking, Behavioral Economics, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Insurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax

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      4.8
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Payroll & HR Management

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Income Tax, Human Resources Software, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Making Money as a Freelancer

      Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Forecasting, Expense Management, Revenue Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Pricing Strategy in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of California, Irvine
    • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Corporate Finance Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Marchés financiers: Yale University
    • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Payroll & HR Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Why Learn Accounting?

    Accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support sound decision-making. It’s a core function in every organization, essential for budgeting, compliance, and strategy. Learning accounting can help you understand how businesses operate and prepare you to contribute to financial planning and analysis across industries.

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