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      Emory University

      MBE Mastering Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Corporate Strategy, Six Sigma Methodology, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Target Market, Lean Six Sigma

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Equities, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Tax Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Management Training And Development, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Conflict Management, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Liabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Accruals, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Loans

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Estimation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Working Capital, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Performance Analysis, Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Resource Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Financial Management, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Management and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Public Health, People Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Cost Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
    • Liabilities and Equity in Accounting: Intuit
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Basics of Accounting for Liabilities: IE Business School
    • Basics of Accounting for Assets: IE Business School
    • Financial Accounting: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Introduction to Healthcare Accounting: University of Michigan

    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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