Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Operational Performance Management, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Journals, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Return On Investment, Corporate Tax
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
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
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Trend Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Derivatives, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Accounts Receivable
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Registration, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Operations, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Management, Accrual Accounting, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months