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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Business Analysis, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Case Studies, Business Economics, Return On Investment, Innovation, Accounting

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Mercados financieros

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Insurance

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      University of Minnesota

      IS/IT Governance

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Accounting, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Investments, Equities, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ConsenSys Academy

      Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Real Time Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      商务基础 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing, Finance, Cash Flows, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.: Universidad Austral
    • Mercados financieros: Yale University
    • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
    • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD

    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.

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