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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Accounting, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Investments, Equities, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Product Management

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Keyword Research, Financial Acumen, Business Strategy, People Development, Digital Marketing, Cash Management, Strategic Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership and Management, Content Marketing, Leadership Development, Budget Management, Accounting, Storytelling

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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Real Time Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ConsenSys Academy

      Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
    • Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial: Universidad de Palermo
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.: Universidad Austral
    • محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD

    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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