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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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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Product Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain Systems, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Planning, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Accounting Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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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, Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Equities, Accounting, Asset Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      964 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Share

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Market Research and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Managing the Company of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Insper

      Administração Financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Return On Investment, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Cost Accounting, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Investments, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      917 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Sales Support, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
    • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
    • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
    • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    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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