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    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 1

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    773 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    667 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

    Build toward a degree

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

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    Coursera

    Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Instagram, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Scalability, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Infographics, Motion Graphics, Content Creation, Animations, Image Quality, Advertising, Color Theory, Online Advertising

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Organizational Change

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Revolución en los medios deportivos: estrategias innovadoras

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Storytelling, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Target Audience, Revenue Management, Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Innovation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Influencing, Business Modeling, Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
  • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
  • Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects: Packt
  • CPA Pathways Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Frequently Asked Questions about Cpa

Start by identifying where you are in your CPA journey—are you exploring the field, strengthening accounting knowledge, or preparing for specific exam sections like FAR, REG, AUD, or BEC?

  • For exam-aligned accounting preparation, try Financial Accounting Fundamentals by UVA Darden.
  • If you're building foundational skills, explore Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization by the University of Illinois.
  • To strengthen finance and Excel skills useful for CPA work, consider Business and Financial Modeling Specialization by Wharton.‎

These courses are great for learners who are new to accounting or beginning CPA preparation:

  • Introduction to Finance and Accounting by Wharton – A strong foundation for FAR exam topics.
  • Accounting Analytics also by Wharton – Teaches how data informs decisions, valuable for the BEC and AUD sections.
  • Bookkeeping Basics from Intuit – Great for reinforcing core accounting processes and journal entries.‎
  • A course teaches a specific topic like financial statements, audit procedures, or business law, such as Conceptual Foundations of Auditing.
  • A Specialization helps you build fluency across related areas—such as the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization, which supports CPA core content.
  • A Professional Certificate is not specifically offered for the CPA exam on Coursera, but Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate and Google Data Analytics Certificate can strengthen adjacent skills in accounting and analysis.‎
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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