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The free route for complete beginners: the equation, debits and credits, journals, the statements and your first case.

  1. 1
    What accounting is and who uses it

    Lesson · 20 min · Free

  2. 2
    The accounting equation

    Lesson · 30 min · Free

  3. 3
    Transactions and economic events

    Lesson · 20 min · Free

  4. 4
    Accrual versus cash accounting

    Lesson · 25 min · Free

  5. 5
    Debits and credits

    Lesson · 25 min · Free

  6. 6
    Account types and normal balances

    Lesson · 25 min · Free

  7. 7
    The chart of accounts

    Lesson · 25 min · Free

  8. 8
    Your first journal entries

    Lesson · 40 min · Free

  9. 9
    Source documents

    Lesson · 30 min · Free

  10. 10
    The accounting cycle

    Lesson · 25 min · Free

  11. 11
    Compound journal entries

    Lesson · 35 min · Free

  12. 12
    Posting to the ledger and T-accounts

    Lesson · 35 min · Free

  13. 13
    The unadjusted trial balance

    Lesson · 30 min · Free

  14. 14
    Your First Day

    Case · Keep the books for a new design studio's first month · Free

  15. 15
    The income statement

    Lesson · 30 min · Free

  16. 16
    Ethics in accounting

    Lesson · 20 min · Free

  17. 17
    Northstar Trading Co.

    Case · Your first month as an accountant · Free

  18. 18
    Foundations check

    Exam · 15 questions · Free

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