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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, General Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Finance and Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Planning, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Income Statement, General Ledger, Payroll Tax, Financial Analysis, Fixed Asset, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Property Accounting, Payroll

      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      MBA Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business, Project Management, Business Management, Corporate Sustainability, Marketing Strategies, Business Operations, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Marketing, Global Marketing, Innovation, Logistics, International Finance, Digital Marketing, B2B Sales

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Discounted Cash Flow Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Equities, Investment Banking, Accounting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, General Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Management System, Accounting Software, Accounting Systems, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Order Processing, Sales Tax, Data Import/Export, Tax, Finance, Banking

      4.5
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Internal Auditing, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Security Awareness, Financial Data, Investigation, Cyber Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

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

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      University of Lausanne

      Accounting 1

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Cash Management, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Reconciliation, Operational Efficiency

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Revenue Recognition

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Billing & Invoicing, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Inventory Management System, General Accounting, International Finance, Tax Compliance, Banking, Reconciliation, Corporate Tax

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Contabilidad para no contadores

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Accounting Software, Customer Data Management, Inventory Management System, Cloud Hosting, Tax Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit
    • Introduction to Finance and Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • MBA Essentials: University of Glasgow
    • Discounted Cash Flow Modeling: Coursera Project Network
    • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

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