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    Master managerial accounting for business planning and control. Learn about cost behavior, decision-making, and financial performance analysis.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management, Data Integration, Data Store

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Project Management for Information Technology and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Leadership Studies, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Communications, Human Resources Management and Planning, Procurement

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Foundations of Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Budget Management, Hospitality Management, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Hospitality, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Operating Budget, Corporate Sustainability, Revenue Management, Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Metric, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Фінанси для нефінансових спеціалістів

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Corporate Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Income Statement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • 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, Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Income Statement, Annual Reports, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Price Negotiation, Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Policy Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Banking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Loans, Timelines

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Management Reporting, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Auditing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de los Aspectos Financieros del Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a la contabilidad: comienza tu emprendimiento.: Universidad Austral
    • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
    • Foundations of Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting: Starweaver
    • Фінанси для нефінансових спеціалістів: University of California, Irvine
    • محاسبة المخزون | Accounting for inventory: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making: Illinois Tech
    • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create a Mortgage Calculator in Excel: Coursera Project Network

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    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Managerial Accounting

    Managerial accounting is interpreting financial information about a business to communicate to the managers in order for them to make decisions and improve performance. It's used for a company's finances and helps increase efficiency. Managerial accounting works for both short-term and long-term decisions to maximize profit.‎

    It's important to learn about managerial accounting in order to make better decisions for your company. It'll help increase your profits and show you where cuts or increases can be made. Learning about managerial accounting will show you how to better allocate resources and how to keep using the tools learned for other decisions that need to be made. It's also important to learn about this topic to give you a boost in your career helping you land a better job where you can use the skills learned to make better decisions and help the company perform better.‎

    Typical careers that use managerial accounting include financial analysts and accounting managers. In these careers, you use skills learned like performance measurement and evaluation, budget allocation, and profit analysis to communicate with the upper-level managers about decisions needing to be made. Not only will you look at a company's financials, but you'll also be involved in the decision making and planning of the business. You will assist the management team in implementing strategies that will increase profits and lower costs.‎

    By taking online courses on Coursera, you'll learn about managerial accounting, acquiring the skills and tools needed to succeed, using lectures, discussions, and assessments. These online courses will guide you through the content, and there will be experts ready to assist you as you progress through your studies. You'll be able to develop budgets, explore analysis, and monitor decisions to get you ready for the next step in your career.‎

    Online Managerial Accounting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Managerial Accounting skills. Choose from a wide range of Managerial Accounting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Managerial Accounting, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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