Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications

Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

145 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential accounting skills: recording transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing trial balances, and understanding accrual vs. cash accounting. Practice with real-world activities.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 38 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)

Microcredential

Finance

Comprehensive finance program covering modern finance, accounting, quantitative methods, and derivatives. Gain expertise for high-demand finance careers across industries. MIT Sloan-quality curriculum available online.

• edX
• 60 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $2,250.00
• 4 courses

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 Statements

13 ratings at Coursera

Gain insights into analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to understand company performance and make informed business decisions.

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

Balance Sheet and Business Cases

Explore income statements and balance sheets to gain insights on financial stability, profitability, and operational efficiency. Apply concepts through financial analyses and business case construction.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financial Accounting: Foundations

4449 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 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 for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

22 ratings at Coursera

Aprende a interpretar información contable relacionada con inversiones intercorporativas, abarcando inversiones pasivas, de influencia significativa y de control, así como consideraciones especiales y tipos de adquisiciones.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced accounting for complex corporate structures, including spinoffs, leveraged buyouts, tax considerations, and financial analysis of inter-corporate investments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate

Gain in-demand technical knowledge and professional skills to launch a career in accounting or finance.

• Coursera
• 32 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate

Prepare for the CPA Exam in a graduate certificate program that builds on your skill set and gets you job ready.

• Coursera
• 32 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

15 ratings at Coursera

Develop foundational skills in financial accounting, covering key statements, transactions, and terminology. Gain practical knowledge for MBA-level studies and basic financial analysis.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)