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Accounting Basics Short Course

Learn the fundamentals of accounting and financial statements that every business owner, manager, and professional should understand. Accounting is the language of business, providing the tools to track financial health, make informed decisions, and communicate with investors. This course covers double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.. Master accounting basics through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Accounting Basics Course

This Accounting Basics short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online accounting basics course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Accounting 101

Debits, credits, and financial statements

double-entry bookkeepingdebits and creditsincome statementbalance sheetcash flow statementaccrual vs cash basisaccounts receivable and payable
2

Accounting Principles

Core concepts every business needs

accounting equationdouble-entry bookkeepingdebits and creditsaccrual vs cash basischart of accountsaccounting periodsGAAP overview
3

Income Statement

Track revenue and expenses

revenue recognitioncost of goods soldoperating expensesgross vs net profitEBITDA calculationprofit marginsincome statement analysis
4

Balance Sheet

Assets, liabilities, and equity

current vs non-current assetsdepreciation and amortizationaccounts receivable/payableinventory methodsequity componentsbalance sheet ratiosreading a balance sheet
5

Cash Flow Statement

Follow the money

operating cash flowinvesting activitiesfinancing activitiesdirect vs indirect methodfree cash flowcash flow forecastingcash vs profit distinction
6

Bookkeeping Basics

Record transactions accurately

journal entriesgeneral ledgertrial balanceQuickBooks/Xero basicsbank reconciliationreceipt managementmonth-end closing
7

Payroll Basics

Pay employees correctly

gross vs net paypayroll taxesbenefits administrationpayroll frequencycontractor vs employeepayroll software optionscompliance requirements
8

Tax Accounting

Business tax essentials

business tax obligationssales tax collectionquarterly estimated taxestax deductions for businessdepreciation for taxesrecord retention requirementsworking with a CPA
9

Financial Analysis

Interpret financial data

ratio analysistrend analysisbreak-even analysisbudget vs actual comparisonvariance analysisbenchmarkingfinancial KPIs
10

Advanced Accounting

Complex accounting topics

consolidation basicsforeign currency accountinglease accountingaudit preparationinternal controlsforensic accounting overviewaccounting technology trends

What You'll Learn in This Accounting Basics Course

double-entry bookkeeping
debits and credits
income statement
balance sheet
cash flow statement
accrual vs cash basis
accounts receivable and payable
accounting equation
double-entry bookkeeping
debits and credits
accrual vs cash basis
chart of accounts
accounting periods
GAAP overview

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