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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare: Transforming Personalized Care

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Generative AI Agents, Medical Management, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Flow, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Personally Identifiable Information, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Systems, Emerging Technologies, Care Coordination, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Solution Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Personal Investing for Working Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance, Equities, Financial Analysis, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language)

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Mobile Development, Authentications, Debugging, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Structures, Cryptography

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      현대 로봇공학, 강좌 5: 로봇 매니퓰레이션 및 차륜형 이동 로봇

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Program Development, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Essential Concepts of Vector Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Database Systems, NoSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Design, Databases, Data Store, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Development Environment, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Development with NetBeans: Cross-Platform Password Generator

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

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      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • GenAI for Healthcare: Transforming Personalized Care: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt
    • Personal Investing for Working Professionals : Starweaver
    • Advanced Game Development and Unity Basics: Packt
    • Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
    • Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490): Packt
    • Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024: Packt
    • 현대 로봇공학, 강좌 5: 로봇 매니퓰레이션 및 차륜형 이동 로봇: Northwestern University
    • Essential Concepts of Vector Databases: Packt
    • Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM: Packt

    Frequently Asked Questions about Basic Accounting

    For those looking to develop a fundamental understanding of accounting, Coursera offers a range of free online courses. The Stanford Introduction to Statistics provides an overview of statistical analysis, while the Principles of Private Equity focuses on private market investing. Finally, Unlocking Market Power provides knowledge on how to identify and exploit key levers of market power.‎

    For those looking to build an understanding of basic accounting principles and practices, these courses provide an excellent starting point: Financial Accounting from Polimi, Financial Accounting from UVA Darden, Basics of Cost Accounting and Product Costing, Accounting Fundamentals Specialization, and Liabilities and Equity in Accounting. All courses are self-paced and offer flexible learning; and each helps to build a sound foundation in basic accounting principles.‎

    If you're looking for an advanced yet basic accounting course, Coursera has a wide range of options. From Accounting Information System and Asset Measurement and Disclosure to Accounts Payable and Receivable Management and Financial Management and Accounting Data Analytics you are sure to find something that fits your needs.‎

    Basic accounting is the everyday financial transactions that a business undertakes. The basic accounting functions of a business involve keeping track of the money that comes into and goes out of the business and its bank accounts. It’s one of the most crucial regular functions of any business, and it includes recording transactions and analyzing cash flow, revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. As the business owner or employee who handles the basic accounting tasks, you’ll deal with bank statements and balance sheets, and you’ll report relevant transactions to tax authorities and government regulatory agencies. You may also prepare reports for stockholders or corporate boards.‎

    Basic accounting is vital to the success of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Owners, investors, executives, and stockholders need to know how successful a business is, and understanding how well a company is performing financially makes business decisions clearer and easier. Tracking income and expenses provides you with insight into how much money your company has at any given moment. Proper accounting helps you to know how much to pay in taxes and whether your company is successful and profitable. Skills in basic accounting also prevent you from making mistakes that can cost the business money. Nonprofits need to be able to report accurate finances to key decision-makers, create and track funding streams, and ensure they maintain their nonprofit status. Government agencies need to be good stewards of taxpayers' money and be accountable for spending.‎

    With basic accounting skills, you can find career opportunities in bookkeeping, accounts payable, and auditing positions. Small businesses often hire employees who can balance all of the company’s finances. Larger corporations everywhere need professionals to keep track of various facets of the accounting process, so you can find jobs handling specific tasks, such as keeping up with the income that comes into a business or paying its bills. Look for opportunities to prepare taxes or handle tax compliance for one or more companies or organizations. There are also jobs that allow you to audit a company’s finances or solve financial mysteries as a forensic accountant.‎

    When you take online courses about basic accounting, you’ll have the chance to pick up the skills and knowledge needed to manage the financial transactions of a business or organization. Learn the foundational concepts and applications of business accounting with survey courses that show you the basics, and when you’re ready to dive deeper, unearth knowledge in more specialized topics like compliance with tax law, how information technology relates to accounting, or data analytics.‎

    Online Basic Accounting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Basic Accounting skills. With a wide range of Basic Accounting classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Basic Accounting career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Basic 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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