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How to Learn Accounting with CFI

Courses at CFI are taught 100% online by leading instructors, using proprietary technology to help with learning and retention. Learn at your own pace, combining theory with practice for an in-depth understanding of the topic and its practical applications.

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80+ interactive exercises

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CFI offers a range of courses to suit new students as well as experienced finance professionals. Expert instructors guide you through the fundamentals of financial accounting, including cash flow statements and balance sheets, to the reading and interpretation of financial statements and creating financial models. Courses can be applied to certification programs to advance your career.

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Form 10-Q: A Comprehensive Overview

Form 10-Q is a quarterly report containing financial statements and management discussion and analysis over the most recent quarter

accounting articles

Form 10-K: A Comprehensive Overview

The Form 10-K contains financial statements and management's discussion about its performance over the past few years

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Webinar Recap: Essential Financial Ratios You Need to Know

accounting webinars

Convertible Debt Expense

The accounting for convertible debt interest expense differs between US GAAP and IFRS

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Financial Ratios Definitive Guide

A free best practices guide for essential ratios in comprehensive financial analysis and business decision-making.

accounting capital-markets guides-reports

Cash EBITDA

Cash EBITDA incorporates a company’s YOY change in deferred revenue to give a more accurate picture of its financial position

accounting valuation articles

Financial Accounting

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Understanding CapEx vs. OpEx in Corporate Finance

Leverage the nuances of capital expenditures and operating expenses to cultivate growth, amplify profitability, and ensure long-term business success

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Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a systematic decision-making process weighing the benefits of a course of action versus the associated costs

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Three Financial Statements

The three financial statements are the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement

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Analysis of Financial Statements

Guide to analyzing financial statements for financial analysts

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Accounts Receivable Factoring

A form of short term financing available to business borrowers that sell on credit terms

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Why Learn Accounting with CFI?

CFI is a leading provider of online financial analyst certification programs and courses. Each course and program is designed with the aid of professional Wall Street trainers with experience training new hires at global investment banks for decades.

Using a combination of theory, application, and intuition to enhance learning and retention. The self-paced programs are available anytime, anywhere, and leverage proprietary technology, leading instructors, and creative designers.

Over 75% of CFI learners report improved productivity or competency within weeks.

With our accounting courses, you can learn how to:

Explain the format of the income statement and balance sheet

Record financial statement transactions, such as raising equity and buying inventory

Prepare a simple income statement and balance sheet

Read and interpret items on a published balance sheet

Understand balance sheet concepts, such as goodwill and investments

Explain common accounting standards that financial analysts encounter, including accrual basis of accounting, historical cost principle, and conservatism principle

Who should take accounting courses online?

Our accounting courses are designed for anyone who wants to review the fundamentals of the accounting process and progress to financial reporting and analysis, including those looking for careers in investment banking, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, and other areas of corporate finance.

Investment professionals

Management consultants

Financial analysts

Registered Provider: National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

All accounting courses are accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US. Most courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders.

Courses include video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments.