Finance & Accounting

Develop the financial fluency to interpret business performance, evaluate opportunities, and make more confident decisions.
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92%
Developed increased confidence after completing their course
11X
Return on investment, with 24% of HBS Online learners reporting an average $20,466 salary increase
82%
Felt more confident leading initiatives at work

Individual Courses

    What You Can Earn

    Certificate of completion from Harvard Business School Online awarded to Rami Khunar for completing the Financial Accounting program.

    Certificate of Completion

    Boost your resume by completing an HBS Online course.

    Harvard Business School Online certificate awarded to Eileen Kemp for specialization in finance and accounting.

    Certificate of Specialization

    Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization and signify your deep expertise in finance and accounting.

    Explore all courses & programs

    Find the offering that aligns with your goals.

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    What sets HBS Online apart?

    Our online certificate and credential programs provide a real-world difference that can transform your life and career.
    • Real-World Cases

      We bring the classroom to you through HBS's signature case method. Immerse yourself in real scenarios from renowned business experts and leverage course concepts and your peers’ perspectives to determine a path forward.

    • Real-World Connections

      Learn from and network with a global community of peers before, during, and after your program. Ask questions, collaborate, and share experiences across industries. You'll build bonds that last a lifetime.

    • Real-World Outcomes

      Our certificate and credential programs can lead to transformational outcomes. HBS Online has helped learners grow or transition their careers, earn promotions and salary increases, and gain attention from recruiters.

    94%
    of learners said HBS Online is more impactful than other online business programs
    91%
    of learners said HBS Online had a positive impact on their careers
    100%
    of HBS Online's programs are taught fully online—complete them anytime, anywhere

    Operating in general management, I need to make decisions utilizing the principles we learned on a daily basis. The course empowers me to do so with confidence.

    Paul Accornero
    Paul Accornero; Leading with Finance Participant

    How We Stack Up

    HBS Online vs. Other Top Business Schools with Online, Asynchronous Courses

    HBS OnlineOthers
    Considered more impactful than other online programs by learners YesNo
    The preferred brand among prospective online learners YesNo
    Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty YesNo
    Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique
simulations and interactive activities YesSome
    Discount for repeat participants YesSome
    Certificate awarded upon program completion YesSome
    Invitation to a global professional network, including HBS Online's Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and the HBS
Online Community YesNo

    Bonus Bundle

    Take Your Learning Further with a Marketing and AI Bonus Bundle

    Experience extra learning at no extra cost. For a limited time, HBS Online is offering access to expert perspectives on marketing and generative AI.

    Marketing and AI Bonus Bundle

    Free Cheat Sheet

    Financial Terms Cheat Sheet

    This cheat sheet defines several foundational financial terms to help you learn to speak the language of business.

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    Free Course Flowchart

    Which HBS Online Finance & Accounting Course is Right for You?

    This flowchart will help you determine which HBS Online finance and accounting course best aligns with your experience, learning objectives, and educational goals.

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    Free Templates

    Financial Statement Templates

    This resource provides a primer on the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, along with templates to create them yourself.

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    Further Advancement

    Learning Track in Finance & Accounting

    Want to Further Your Expertise in Finance & Accounting?

    Take three courses within this specific subject area to gain deeper insights and expertise and earn a Certificate of Specialization.

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