• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Accounting

Accounting Courses

Accounting courses can help you learn financial reporting, budgeting, tax preparation, and auditing principles. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Many courses introduce tools such as Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline processes and enhance accuracy. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can gain practical knowledge that prepares you for various roles in finance and business.

Popular Accounting Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Special Purpose Entities: Analyze and Apply SPE

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Business Risk Management, Asset Protection, Organizational Structure, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Reporting, Controls, and Performance Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Data Storytelling, Bookkeeping, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Performance Reporting, Dashboard, Auditing, Ledgers (Accounting), Management Reporting, Process Improvement, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Visualization, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Variance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Assurance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditors Report, Audit Planning, Public Accounting, Risk Analysis, External Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Affairs, Client Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Bitcoin Use For Daily Life - Plus Savings And Discounts

    Skills you'll gain: Merchant Services, Return On Investment, Investments, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Payment Processing, Digital Assets, Tax, FinTech

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Statements: Compile & Classify Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, General Ledger, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Financial Statements, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Financials: Balance, Budget, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Communication, Accounting, Accounting Records, Budgeting, Verification And Validation, Anomaly Detection, Strategic Thinking, Investigation, Root Cause Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Systems, Sales Process, Accounts Payable, Billing & Invoicing, Financial Statements, Expense Management, Automation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Budgetary Control and Variance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Video Production, Cost Management, Management Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fiscal Management, Media Production, Cash Flows, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Production Planning, Operating Cost, Post-Production, Cinematography, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Everyday Tax Concepts: US Individual, Corporate & Estate Tax

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Estate Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Tax Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Gift Accounting, Tax, Tax Laws, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Insurance, Accounting, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Legal Proceedings

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks - Payroll and Taxes

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Accounting Software, Workforce Management, Tax Preparation, Compliance Reporting, Scheduling, Tax, Benefits Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Consolidated Financial Reporting & IFRS

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Consolidation, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Business

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Managerial Decisions & Pricing Strategy Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Revenue Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Accounting, Risk Appetite, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Demand Planning, Decision Making, Product Strategy, Economics, Consumer Behaviour

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
1…555657…66

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok