Accounting Courses and Certifications

Completing the Accounting Cycle

109 ratings at Coursera

Learn to prepare year-end financial statements, including adjusting and closing entries, income statements, balance sheets, and post-closing trial balances. Master essential accounting cycle processes.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

Master the accounting cycle using Microsoft Excel, from initial transactions to year-end processes. Gain practical skills in journaling, ledger posting, financial statement preparation, and closing entries.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Financial Accounting

70 ratings at edX

How do investors, creditors, and other users analyze financial statements to assess corporate performance? Learn financial accounting, how to read financial statements, and how to gather inputs to valuation models.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

1690 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced financial accounting topics including long-term assets, liabilities, shareholders' equity, and cash flow statements. Gain skills to analyze and interpret complex financial information for informed decision-making.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financial Accounting: Foundations

4448 ratings at Coursera

Explore financial accounting foundations, including main statements, transaction coding, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and short-term asset analysis for accounts receivable and inventories.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

178 ratings at Coursera

Learn to use accounting information for operational decision-making, including cost management, profitability analysis, product development, and pricing strategies to achieve organizational goals.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Accounting Data Analytics

Develop an analytics mindset and master data analytics tools in accounting, from Excel to Python, covering visualization, analysis, and machine learning applications.

• Coursera
• 30 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

666 ratings at Coursera

Explore financial accounting concepts, principles, and reporting practices. Learn to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and revenue recognition, enhancing your ability to interpret and communicate financial information.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Formal Financial Accounting

373 ratings at Coursera

Explore technical accounting terms and formal foundations, covering assets, liabilities, and equity. Learn the accounting cycle from transactions to financial statements.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets

182 ratings at Coursera

Explore measurement and disclosure of assets, including cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and investments. Learn key accounting concepts for external financial reporting and analysis.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

117 ratings at Coursera

Explore measurement and disclosure of liabilities, including current and long-term debt, leases, and pensions. Learn accounting standards for financial statement reporting.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

112 ratings at Coursera

Learn to use accounting information for strategic decision-making, organizational control, and performance evaluation. Develop skills in measurement, budgeting, and aligning decisions with company goals.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

Explore governmental and nonprofit accounting, covering fiduciary funds, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and performance analysis for state, local, and nonprofit entities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

Comprehensive exploration of governmental accounting, covering financial statements, fund types, and reporting practices. Equips learners with practical skills for transparent financial management in public sector entities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

98 ratings at Coursera

Explore accounting for liabilities, equity, pensions, share-based compensation, and cash flows using FASB standards and resources. Gain practical skills in financial reporting and analysis.

• Coursera
• 1 day 23 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)