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25 Best Accounting Courses Online

We compared 25 Accounting courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy, edX and International Open Academy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 22 of them teach the subject directly and 3 are built around a certification exam. 8 come from a named university or institution, including University of Michigan, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey and University of Pennsylvania. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX, International Open Academy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, International Open Academy, matched to "accounting" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Through this course, you will start by addressing the two “big questions” of accounting: “What do I have?” and “How did I do over time?” You will see how the two key financial statements – the balance sheet and the incom...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to AI Agent in Accounting

    Offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    The course is designed for accountants and auditors with little or no technical background. Across four modules, learners move from a real-world story that shows why AI agents matter, to how agents think, to how agent wo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Finance and Accounting

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    This specialization provides an introduction to corporate finance and accounting, emphasizing their application to a wide variety of real-world situations spanning personal finance, corporate decision-making, financial i...

    $79.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    AI Applications in Accounting and Finance

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    In this course, you will learn: How to work with unstructured financial data like earnings call transcripts, press releases, and ESG disclosures. How to apply machine learning and AI tools to real-world financial documen...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    This course is the fourth course in a five-course Financial Reporting Specialization. This course focuses on the recognition, measurement, and subsequent accounting for equity, pensions, share-based compensation, and cas...

    $158.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Advanced Accounting A Complete Study for CA/CMA/CFA/ACCA/CS

    Who should take this course?Are you struggling in understanding Accounting concepts and techniques  related to Branch Accounts, Departmental Accounts, Royalty Accounts, Hire Purchase Accounts, Accounting for Bills of Exc...

    $199.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    Learn Oracle NetSuite : Introduction to ERP & Accounting

    HighlightsThe main objective of the Introduction to ERP/Accounting Course is to make aspirants understand the fundamentals of General Accounting Setup, Understanding Chart of Accounts, Enter Opening Balances, Understandi...

    $29.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Ultimate Accounting Masterclass: Beginner to Advanced

    This course will introduce you to the essential principles of accounting, breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons. You’ll learn how to read and interpret critical financial documents like balance sheet...

    $49.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate

    Excel 4 Accounting & Bookkeeping - Master Lookup Functions

    Excel for Accounting and Bookkeeping - Master Lookup Functions. A comprehensive course for those that wish to up skill in Excel and Learn advanced lookup formula. In This Course You Will Learn How Lookup To The Right and...

    $34.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate

    Business Fundamentals 2020 Accounting Excel & Stock Research

    If you’re looking to pursue a career in finance, investments or looking to develop your professional skills, this course is essential.The Business Fundamentals Course is designed to teach students the soft and technical...

    $99.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Odoo Functional Course v13 [En] | Accounting

    Odoo v13 Enterprise CourseThis course is carefully structured to equip you with the skills to implement and manage the Accounting module in Odoo completely from scratch.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user,...

    $19.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Automating Processes and Workflows with AI for Accounting

    This course includes downloadable course instructor files and exercise files to work with and follow along.Automating Processes and Workflows with AI for Accounting and Finance equips you with the knowledge and tools to...

    $99.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate

    Introduction to bookkeeping and Accounting

    Are you interested in studying bookkeeping or accounting but don't know where to start? Are you studying for your first year professional Bookkeeping exams or Financial Accounting exams (ACCA, CPA) and need to do some ex...

    $34.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera Certificate

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Offered by Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    This course is for those interested in starting a career in bookkeeping. The course will help you learn and apply the basic concepts of computerized accounting using TallyPrime, fundamentals of accounting, book-keeping,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Accounting Principles for M&A

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Learn how to apply accounting and federal income tax principles to project earnings and cash flows.

  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate

    Xero Cloud Accounting Training Course

    This Xero Cloud Accounting Training Course is designed to help you become a confident user of Xero in just one day. Whether you're a business owner or a finance professional, you'll benefit from step-by-step video tutori...

    $74.99
    listed price
  17. 17

    Accounting & Bookkeeping

    Handle your own accounts and know where your money goes. This Accounting and Bookkeeping course online shows you how to keep track of your finances. Sign up now

    $24.99
    listed price
  18. 18

    Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping

    Get business training in a fast-growing SaaS industry. Sign up for our Xero Accounting certificate course to study this in-demand skill in accounting services

    $24.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    CIA Challenge Exam (Accounting and IS) 2026 Exam

    The IIA CIA Challenge examThe CIA Challenge Exam is a limited opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation through an expedited fast track process. Offered for a limited time each year, you’ll onl...

    $19.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    FMAA - Financial & Managerial Accounting - 2026 Exam

    The Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate (FMAA)FMAA is a foundational certification designed to equip early-career professionals with essential accounting and finance knowledge and skills. FMAA was introduced by...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    Accounting 201: Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Explained

    Are You New To Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Compliance?Are You An Accounting Student or Accountant Already?Do You Want To Understand The Practical Application of SOX?Do You Want To Know How Documentation, Testin...

    $49.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Value Chain Management

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The purpose of organizations is to produce and deliver goods and services of value to customers while generating a surplus for owners. Value chain management focuses on understanding what different customers value, measu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Offered by University of Virginia

    Growing a business needs a dynamic set of skills, ranging from leadership, employee management, strategy, planning, finance, accounting, ethics, accountability, and profitability. Developed at the Darden School of Busine...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This course is for non-financial professionals, managers, and business leaders seeking to understand core finance and accounting concepts to drive organizational growth and impact financial decisions. You will gain a bas...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    Welcome to Fundamentals of Finance. This 4 module course will help you understand and affect the performance of your unit or organization’s profitability. By the end of this course, you will be able to implement finance...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Accounting Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Accounting for Decision Making Coursera University of Michigan $79.00 View →
2 Introduction to AI Agent in Accounting Coursera Rutgers the State University of New Jersey $49.00 View →
3 Introduction to Finance and Accounting Coursera University of Pennsylvania $79.00 View →
4 AI Applications in Accounting and Finance Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $49.00 View →
5 Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $158.00 View →
6 Advanced Accounting A Complete Study for CA/CMA/CFA/ACCA/CS Udemy $199.99 View →
7 Learn Oracle NetSuite : Introduction to ERP & Accounting Udemy $29.99 View →
8 Ultimate Accounting Masterclass: Beginner to Advanced Udemy $49.99 View →
9 Excel 4 Accounting & Bookkeeping - Master Lookup Functions Udemy $34.99 View →
10 Business Fundamentals 2020 Accounting Excel & Stock Research Udemy $99.99 View →
11 Odoo Functional Course v13 [En] | Accounting Udemy $19.99 View →
12 Automating Processes and Workflows with AI for Accounting Udemy $99.99 View →
13 Introduction to bookkeeping and Accounting Udemy $34.99 View →
14 Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting Coursera Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited $49.00 View →
15 Accounting Principles for M&A edX New York Institute of Finance View →
16 Xero Cloud Accounting Training Course Udemy $74.99 View →
17 Accounting & Bookkeeping International Open Academy $24.99 View →
18 Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping International Open Academy $24.99 View →
19 CIA Challenge Exam (Accounting and IS) 2026 Exam Udemy $19.99 View →
20 FMAA - Financial & Managerial Accounting - 2026 Exam Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Accounting 201: Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Explained Udemy $49.99 View →
22 Value Chain Management Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $49.00 View →
23 Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business Coursera University of Virginia $49.00 View →
24 Finance for Non-Financial Professionals Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
25 Fundamentals of Finance Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →

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