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Free accounting courses that make sense

No jargon, no gatekeeping. Practical lessons on bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, and running a real business. Written by a CPA who actually enjoys explaining this stuff.

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Beginner20 min

Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business

Ledgers, journals, charts of accounts โ€” the fundamentals every business owner needs to know.

Chart of AccountsDouble-EntryReconciliationJournal Entries
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Intermediate30 min

The Small Business Tax Deduction Playbook

Every deduction you're entitled to and how to document it properly. No more leaving money on the table.

Home OfficeVehicleEquipmentTravelMeals
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Intermediate25 min

Setting Up Payroll for Your First Employee

From EIN to pay stubs โ€” everything you need to hire and pay your first employee legally.

Payroll TaxesWithholdingForms W-2/1099State Compliance
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Beginner15 min

LLC vs S-Corp vs Sole Proprietor

Choose the right entity structure for your business and avoid costly tax mistakes.

Entity TypesTax ImplicationsLiabilityFormation
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Beginner20 min

Reading Your Financial Statements

Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow โ€” understand the numbers that drive your business.

P&LBalance SheetCash FlowRatios
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Intermediate20 min

Estimated Quarterly Taxes Made Easy

Never get hit with a penalty again. Learn to calculate, budget for, and pay quarterly estimated taxes.

Estimated PaymentsPenalty AvoidancePlanningForm 1040-ES
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Beginner15 min

Invoicing & Billing Best Practices

Get paid faster and track receivables like a pro. Systems and templates for professional billing.

Invoice StructurePayment TermsLate FeesCollections
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Advanced25 min

Sales Tax for Online Businesses

Nexus, rates, filing โ€” navigate the confusing world of state sales tax requirements.

NexusRegistrationFilingExemptions
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Beginner15 min

Expense Tracking That Doesn't Suck

Systems and tools for tracking every deductible expense without spending hours on bookkeeping.

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