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      Columbia University

      Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Equities, Financial Data, Python Programming, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Adaptation in Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Mitigation, Community Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Civil Engineering, Environment, Finance, Natural Resource Management, Risk Management, Public Works, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Vulnerability, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Market Liquidity, Finance, Market Dynamics, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Credit Risk, Machine Learning, Physics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Market Share, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Business Communication, Financial Statements, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technical Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Bidding, Construction Estimating, Value Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Project Closure, Project Schedules, Energy and Utilities, Cost Estimation, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Risk Management, Architecture and Construction, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Timelines, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الاحتيال في القوائم المالية | Fraud in Financial Statement

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Statements, Anomaly Detection, Financial Reporting, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Annual Reports, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Risk, Internal Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Complex Problem Solving, Initiative and Leadership, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
    • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
    • قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
    • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
    • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University

    Skills you can learn in Finance

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    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
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    Financial Analysis (11)
    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
    Pricing (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Accounting

    Financial accounting is the process of recording, categorizing, and reporting the transactions of a business. In contrast to other fields in accounting such as personal accounting or managerial accounting, financial accounting is specifically concerned with the preparation of financial statements for public use as required by banks, government regulators, shareholders, and other stakeholders. These statements typically include a company’s income statement (also known as a profit and loss or P&L statement), balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

    Accurate financial accounting plays a critically important role in financial management, as these statements collectively provide an agreed-upon framework for both internal and external parties to evaluate the financial health of a company. As such, professionals in this field must have a rigorous understanding of accounting terminology and concepts as established in the Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP) that are standard in the U.S. - and potentially the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which are increasingly used by multinational corporations.‎

    Businesses of all kinds must produce financial statements in line with GAAP and IFRS methodologies, as required by taxation authorities as well as potential investors and lenders. Thus, accountants with the ability to organize and maintain financial records, rigorously apply financial accounting principles, and produce clear reports according to these standards are always in demand.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors earned a median annual salary of $71,550 as of May 2019. These jobs are expected to grow as fast as other jobs in the economy, since they are dependent on the growth of businesses requiring their services. And, while entry-level positions may require only a bachelor’s degree in accounting, job prospects will be best for those with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) recognition, a masters of science in accountancy, or a master’s in business administration (MBA) with an accounting concentration.‎

    Absolutely. Coursera offers a wide range of courses and Specializations in business and finance topics, including financial accounting, from top-ranked schools such as the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. You can even pursue a masters of science in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s prestigious Gies College of Business - a top-three university in the field.

    Regardless of whether you’re a beginner looking for introductory-level education or a mid-career professional looking to dive deeper into a specific topic or pursue your master’s degree, Coursera lets you learn remotely on a flexible schedule that fits with your existing work or family life. And, with a lower tuition than on-campus alternatives, you don’t need to be an accounting expert (yet) to know that learning online is a smart decision for your own finances.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to have before starting to learn financial accounting could include having a strong interest in understanding financial statements and being comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and income statements. To do this work, you might need to already have a good sense of financial discipline. This might include having organizational skills, paying close attention to detail, as well as being capable of both analytical and critical thinking. Because financial accounting involves preparing financial statements for companies to show their financial performance and status to interested outside parties, it's crucial that those working in financial accounting get the numbers absolutely correct.‎

    The kind of people who are best suited for work that involves financial accounting may include those who are extroverted, sensing, thinking, and judging. It’s a personality type known as ESTJ. Being extroverted to learn financial accounting is helpful, as accountants often have to interface with CEOs, department heads, and business leaders, so communication skills are necessary. The sensing aspect means that you may learn to use all five senses to judge a situation well. A thinking person seeks to find logical explanations to problems and challenges, thus helping to make objective decisions. And having a judging aspect in your personality means that you may enjoy structure and organization in your life more than others. These personality characteristics have been shown to be in more than one-third of accountants.‎

    You might know if learning financial accounting is right for you if you develop an interest in areas like budgets, numbers, and financial statements. If previous work has found you getting passionate about analyzing numbers in worksheets, journal entries, and general ledgers, then accounting might be an area to learn more about. Our world will always need people who can track financial figures, understand cash flows, and balance costs and expenses. Accounting may be right for you if you find yourself often seeking to manage the numbers in your home or business.‎

    Online Financial Accounting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Financial Accounting skills. Choose from a wide range of Financial Accounting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Accounting, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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