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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Informatics, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Analysis, Accounting, Big Data

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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Management, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Tax Management, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Problem Solving, Investigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Finanzas para emprendedores

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Working Capital

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Small Business Accounting, Data Management, Project Management, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian School of Business

      A Beginner's Guide to Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Investments, Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Case Studies, Business Economics, Return On Investment, Innovation, Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Socioeconomics, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Non-Profit Accounting, Organizational Change, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Banking, Investments, Loans, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Small Business Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll Systems, Cloud Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Critical Thinking

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
    • Finanzas para emprendedores: Universidad Austral
    • Create a Project Management Tracker using Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations: ESSEC Business School
    • Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets : Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Getting Started with ProfitBooks : Coursera Project Network

    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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