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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Product Knowledge, Product Strategy

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      Illinois Tech

      Financial Statement Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Trend Analysis

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Analysis

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      Macquarie University

      Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Management, Bookkeeping, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Cash Flows

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Accounting, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure, Finance

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

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

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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 Reporting, Business Metrics, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Equities

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Services, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Investments, Risk Management, Accounting

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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Budget Management, Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Financial Controls, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Price Negotiation, Variance Analysis, Decision Making

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Investment Management, Loans

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

    • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
    • Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University
    • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Accounting: Emory University
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Finance: Emory University
    • Basics of Accounting for Assets: IE Business School

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