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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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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Accounting Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Companies and climate change

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Management Systems, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Business Strategy, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDHEC Business School

      The Finance of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Requirements, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Process, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities

      Skills you'll gain: Partnership Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Financial Management for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Business

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Economics, Data Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities, Depreciation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Communication as a Technical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Illinois Tech

      Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Supervised Learning, Business Intelligence, Business, Business Solutions, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Technology Strategies, Market Intelligence, ChatGPT, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Market Data, Productivity Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • Companies and climate change: ESSEC Business School
    • Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial: Universidad de Palermo
    • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania

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    Leadership (53)
    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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