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Financial Statements Courses

Financial statements courses can help you learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with understanding financial ratios and performance metrics. You can build skills in interpreting financial data, assessing company health, and making informed investment decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for accounting and reporting, that support applying your skills in real-world business contexts.


Popular Financial Statements Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Financial Statement Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accruals, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (756) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Business Metrics, Fixed Asset

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Equities, Revenue Recognition, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Return On Investment, Case Studies, Finance

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    London Business School

    Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Reconciliation, Consolidation, Intercompany Accounting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accounting Systems, Inventory Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Tax Compliance, Capital Markets, Business Mathematics

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Consolidation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Accounting, Depreciation

    ★ 4.7 (258) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Bookkeeping & Accounting for Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Small Business Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Balance Sheet, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Auditing, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, General Ledger, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Business Metrics, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Accounting Records, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Balance Financial Statements: The Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Income Statement, Verification And Validation, Financial Auditing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate and Verify Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Financial Modeling, Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Verification And Validation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial statements courses

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
  • Advanced Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apply Bookkeeping & Accounting for Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts : Coursera
  • Financial Statements, Ratios, and Month-End Close Essentials: Coursera

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