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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Financial Data, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Intuit

    Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 882 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (882) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

    Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Accounting Records, Cash Flows

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Annual Reports, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Business Metrics, Trend Analysis, Cash Flows, Forecasting, Budgeting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Statements for Liquidity Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Data Storytelling, Benchmarking, Income Statement, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Finance, Analysis, Depreciation, Business Analysis, Business, Investments

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Accounting: Principles & Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Small Business Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Controls, Finance, Internal Controls, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Budgeting, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Foundations of Financial Analysis: Think Like an Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Assess Corporate Valuation and Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Analysis, Cost Estimation, Business Reporting, Forecasting, Business, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    How to Read a Financial Report

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accruals, Income Statement, Fraud detection, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Auditors Report, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Working Capital, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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