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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Analysis, Budgeting, Decision Making, Financial Statements

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • R

      Rice University

      Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accruals, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accrual Accounting, Equities, Transaction Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Equities, Accounting, Asset Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Financial Management, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Finance, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Equities, Payroll

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      654 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Transaction Processing, Balance Sheet, Journals, Income Statement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Financial Analysis, Finance, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Mathematics, Accounting, Return On Investment, General Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Think like a CFO

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Operating Expense, Financial Market, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
    • Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers: University of California, Irvine
    • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
    • Think like a CFO: IESE Business School

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Accounting

    Popular accounting courses include the University of Illinois’s Fundamentals of Accounting , Introduction to Financial Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania, and courses offered by industry leaders like Intuit. You can find both beginner-level intros and more advanced topics like managerial accounting and financial reporting.‎

    Yes. Many accounting courses let you audit for free, which gives you access to lectures and reading materials. If you’d like to complete graded assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    Accounting courses cover core concepts like financial statements, balance sheets, debits and credits, and cash flow. Some courses also teach you how to use spreadsheets or accounting software, and how to apply accounting principles in business or tax settings.‎

    No prior experience is needed. Many Coursera courses start with the basics and build your understanding step by step, so you can learn at your own pace—even if you’re completely new to accounting.‎

    Yes. Accounting is a valuable skill for roles in finance, bookkeeping, auditing, and business management. A course or certificate from Coursera can help you build practical knowledge, demonstrate your skills, and prepare for job opportunities or further study.‎

    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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