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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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Consisting of over 1040+ lessons

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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Insurance Company Financial Statements: A Detailed Overview

Financial statements for insurance companies can look quite different compared to regular companies

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A Guide to Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A transactions bring complex accounting challenges that analysts and professionals need to consider

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A Guide to Inventory Accounting

The choice of inventory accounting method has significant implications for financial analysts

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What's the Difference Between FP&A and Finance Controller?

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Essential Guide to Accounting for Financial Analysts

The essential handbook to accounting fundamentals and company financial statements for effective financial analysis.

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Your Guide to the Top Accounting Certifications

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What's New CFI: Accounting for Business Combinations & Other Equity Investments

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Careers in Finance: Landon Cortenbach

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Bank Regulatory Ratios: Definition, Examples, and Purpose

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What is a Business Combination? Definition and Factors

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What's New CFI: Basel III and Risk Management

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Bolt-On Acquisitions: What They Are and How They Drive Business Growth

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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.