• 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


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

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Managerial and Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Accounting, Cost Control, General Accounting, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Financial Accounting, Manufacturing Operations, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Production Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Virginia

    Managerial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Budget Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    851 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Investigation, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Data Mining, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Starweaver

    Accounting and Financial Modelling Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Accounting, Cash Flows, Bookkeeping, Benchmarking, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Investment Banking, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Payroll Processing, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Payroll Systems, Financial Analysis, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Financial Statement Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accruals, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    762 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Performance Management, Accounting, Cost Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Systems, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    More Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Ledgers (Accounting), Equities, Property Accounting, Tax

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    561 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Master QuickBooks Pro: Manage and Optimize Finances

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management, Accounting Software, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Billing & Invoicing, Sales Management, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Billing, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Project Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Property Accounting, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1234…55

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

  • Managerial and Cost Accounting: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Managerial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Accounting and Financial Modelling Bootcamp: Starweaver
  • Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Cost Accounting: Coursera
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania

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
  • Cookies Preference Center
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