Course
The Controller Academy (10 CPE Credits)
Learn how to become a Corporate Controller
The Controller Academy - Learn how to become a corporate Controller is a hands-on online course designed for early/mid-career accountants and professionals seeking a deeper grasp of core accounting functions. Over 8 hours of video lessons across 6 modules, you will learn how to apply the Accounting Equation to real-world transactions, record revenue and expenses using Accrual Accounting under US GAAP, and navigate the month-end close process with clarity — including key accruals and adjusting entries. You will also dive into financial statement analysis — income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow — to assess business performance like a pro. The course breaks down the full Accounts Payable cycle, including three-way matching and vendor payments, and introduces you to tools like QuickBooks and FloQast to streamline your workflows through automation. By the end, you will have the job-ready skills to support month-end close, perform meaningful analysis, and contribute to a high-functioning accounting team. Ideal for junior Accountants, finance grads, and career-minded Accountants looking to level up.
- Accounting
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- 10 CPE credits
- 8 hours of lectures
- 65 lectures
You save $149.70 while the current sale is running. Discount is applied at checkout.
Pay in full
$499 $349.30
3 monthly payments
3 × $140.00
$420.00 total during the sale (regular $600 total)
Enroll with 3 monthly payments- Lifetime On-Demand Access
- Access To Instructor
- Certificate Of Completion
- 14-day Money-back Guarantee
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Real results from students
Unedited emails, LinkedIn posts, YouTube comments and course feedback from students who took this training.
Accepted a Staff Accountant role after completing the Academy
A scholarship recipient who completed the Financial Controller Academy, she says it reinforced concepts from her education and early career and built her confidence; after several months of searching she accepted a Staff Accountant position and plans to apply the Academy's process improvement, leadership and financial management concepts.
“It reinforced concepts from my education and early career and gave me confidence.”
Eilleen Hiraldo, MS, Staff Accountant, InterAtlas Logistics
Email to Bill after completing the Financial Controller Academy
Applies Academy knowledge in her Senior Associate role
A long-time follower of Bill's YouTube channel since college, she says the Controller Academy courses reinforced the knowledge and skills she now applies in her current Senior Associate role.
Karla N., CPA Candidate / Senior Associate, Accounting at CPI
LinkedIn comment from Karla N., CPA Candidate / Senior Associate
Completed Controller Academy and called it an eye-opener
He completed Controller Academy - Learn how to become a Corporate Controller and described the experience as an eye-opener.
“I've completed Controller Academy... Wow, what an eye opener!”
@jeffclion
YouTube comment from @jeffclion
Course facts
What's included
10
CPE credits
8h
Lecture hours
65
Lectures
30+ Excel templates
Templates
15+ quizzes
Quizzes
- Field of study
- Accounting
- Knowledge level
- Basic
- Delivery method
- QAS Self-Study (on-demand video lectures)
- Prerequisites
- College level Intermediate Accounting course
- Advanced preparation
- None
- CPE credits
- 10
Learning objectives
What you will be able to do
- Define the Accounting Equation and apply it to the various types of business transactions.
- Apply US GAAP principles and use Accrual Accounting to record revenues and expenses.
- Distinguish between the various Month-End Close procedures including revenue and expense accruals.
- Apply accounting principles to financial statement analysis including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement to evaluate business performance.
- Recognize tasks in Accounts Payable including three-way matching, vendor invoice approvals, and payment processes in an accounts payable system.
- Identify aspects of Accounting Software & Automation, including QuickBooks and FloQast, to streamline financial processes.
Inside the course
Curriculum
01Module 1 — The Accounting Equation (the basis for everything in Accounting)
1 hour · 7 lectures · 2 quizzes. Accounting basics, debits and credits using examples, and the main financial statements.
- • Introduction
- • How transactions end up on financial statements (flow of data)
- • Intro to Journal Entries
- • 2 methods to understand Debits & Credits
- • DEALER method vs. Accounting Equation method
- • Example journal entry recording
- • Example business: how transactions end up on the financial statements
02Module 2 — How to record transactions
2 hours · 23 lectures · 6 Excel templates · 2 quizzes.
- • Chart of accounts setup
- • Customer and vendor setup
- • Billing and sales tax setup
- • Cost of sales
- • Payroll operations and recording
- • Equity and stock recording
03Module 3 — Period-end Close
1.7 hours · 13 lectures · 4 Excel templates · 3 quizzes.
- • Close procedures
- • Bank reconciliations
- • Revenue recognition under ASC 606
- • Expense accruals
- • Deferred rent
- • Allowance for doubtful accounts
04Module 4 — Financial Statement Analysis
1 hour · 6 lectures · 4 Excel templates.
- • Types and purpose of analyses
- • Horizontal analysis
- • Vertical analysis
- • Actual vs. budget
- • Ratio analysis
- • Recurring vs. non-recurring analysis
05Module 5 — Accounts Payable management
0.5 hours · 7 lectures · 1 quiz.
- • Accounts payable and procure-to-pay (P2P)
- • System selection
- • PO creation
- • 2-way match
- • Vendor payment
06Module 6 — Period-End Close Automation
1 hour · 8 lectures · 6 Excel templates.
- • Using FloQast to automate the month close
- • Balance sheet reconciliations
- • Variance analysis
Audience
Who this is for
Enrollment
How it works
- Step 1
Decide whether the course is right for you
Review who the course is for and what past students say.
- Step 2
Enroll
Choose the one-time payment or the 3-month payment plan.
- Step 3
Take the course
On-demand lectures you can watch at your own pace. Most students finish in about 4-6 weeks, with quizzes and downloadable Excel templates to practice along the way.
- Step 4
Certificate of completion
After completing the course and passing the final quiz/assessment, download your PDF certificate of completion.
Testimonials
What students say
“This course covers all accounting aspects such as Debit and Credit rules, Billing, Payroll, AR, AP, Moth-end close and the most important Financial report analysis. “Highly recommended to those who really want to reach at the peak of your accounting profession”.”
“This course will save you a lot of time, since it is very specific for accountants and finance professionals. Thank you!”
“Bill does an excellent job explaining key concepts, supported by clear examples. As someone who speaks English as a second language, I found his explanations to be easy to comprehend”
“You make all finance related topics so easy to understand. It's help me a lot in my day to day work. And in my interview preparation as well. Thank you for making these videos.”
“Bill's lecture does not take much of my time as it is very short and straightforward. The best part is that he includes a real-world application of the most important principles, which is indeed effective. The price is worth investing.”
“Fantastic course. I would have loved to see a lot more multiple choice quiz but for the most part its great.”
“I think this course is very useful and helpful. Bill's teaching is concise and to the point of which I'm using right now to help self-learn the skills I need before I start my new role as a Junior Financial Controller!”
“Hi Bill, thought I'd let you know I got the job. I have to say thank you. Your interview videos and thank you email templates really helped me prepare and organize my thoughts.”
“That is probably the best & most succinct explanation of these 3 ratios. Look forward to watching more of your videos.”
“Mr. Hanna's module lectures present all relevant course materials and topics in concise and easy to understand language. I highly recommend the Controller Academy to all accounting professionals whom aspire to become Controllers of an organization.”
“I have found extremely useful, and for any accounting enthusiast to learn and apply in daily life, I recommend to sign up and get the most valuable insights on practical accounting. Thank You!”
Credibility
Your instructor
Hey, I am Bill Hanna
Bill Hanna
Founder, Controller Academy
I have had 18+ years of progressive roles in Accounting and Finance, both in Manufacturing and SAAS. I summarize my experiences in my courses, so you do not have to spend years learning them!!
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You save $149.70 while the current sale is running. Discount is applied at checkout.
Pay in full
$499 $349.30
3 monthly payments
3 × $140.00
$420.00 total during the sale (regular $600 total)
Enroll with 3 monthly payments- Lifetime On-Demand Access
- Access To Instructor
- Certificate Of Completion
- 14-day Money-back Guarantee
Checkout and course delivery are hosted on Teachable.
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CPE disclosure
CPE sponsor disclosure
Controller Academy LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website.