Controller Academy

Master the Month-End Close and Start Operating Like a Controller

From Staff Accountant to Controller Without Years of Trial and Error

The Controller Academy teaches Staff and Senior Accountants the complete accounting cycle. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and close processes. This is not a theory course. It's a practical walkthrough of everything you're expected to know as a Controller.

Course Description

Course Description

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’ll 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’ll 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’ll 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.

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’ll 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’ll 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’ll 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.

Course Details

Course Details

Duration: 8 hours

Duration: 8 hours

Access Duration: Lifetime on-demand access

Access Duration: Lifetime on-demand access

Field of study: Accounting

Field of study: Accounting

CPE Credits - NASBA: 10

CPE Credits - NASBA: 10

Knowledge Level: Basic

Knowledge Level: Basic

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study (on-demand video lectures)

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study (on-demand video lectures)

Prerequisites: College level Intermediate Accounting course

Prerequisites: College level Intermediate Accounting course

Advanced Prep: None

Advanced Prep: None

Course outcomes

Course outcomes

Define the Accounting Equation and apply it to the various types of business transactions.

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.

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.

Distinguish between the various Month-End Close Procedures including revenue and expense accruals.

Apply Accounting principles to Financial Statements’ analysis including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to evaluate business performance.

Apply Accounting principles to Financial Statements’ analysis including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to evaluate business performance.

Recognize the various tasks in Accounts Payable including three-way matching, vendor invoice approvals, and payment processes in an accounts payable system.

Recognize the various tasks in Accounts Payable including three-way matching, vendor invoice approvals, and payment processes in an accounts payable system.

Identify the various aspects of Accounting Software & Automation – including (QuickBooks) and automation tools (FloQast) to streamline financial processes.

Identify the various aspects of Accounting Software & Automation – including (QuickBooks) and automation tools (FloQast) to streamline financial processes.

Who is this for?

Who is this for?

You're a Staff or Senior Accountant with 2-6 years of experience. You can do your tasks, but you don't yet see the full picture. You want to move into a Controller role, but don't know exactly what that requires. This course closes that gap.

You're a Staff or Senior Accountant with 2-6 years of experience. You can do your tasks, but you don't yet see the full picture. You want to move into a Controller role, but don't know exactly what that requires. This course closes that gap.

Who is this not for?

Who is this not for?

If you're completely new to accounting, start with the Entry Level Accountant Academy first.

If you're completely new to accounting, start with the Entry Level Accountant Academy first.

Taught by Instructors who worked at

Taught by Instructors who worked at

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any qualifications to enroll?

Do I need any qualifications to enroll?

How does the course work and how long do I have access?

How does the course work and how long do I have access?

Is this course CPE eligible and can I get an invoice?

Is this course CPE eligible and can I get an invoice?

What's your refund policy?

What's your refund policy?

Can I ask questions if I get stuck?

Can I ask questions if I get stuck?

Is this based on US GAAP? Does it apply outside the US?

Is this based on US GAAP? Does it apply outside the US?

Do you offer 1-on-1 coaching or consultations?

Do you offer 1-on-1 coaching or consultations?

Is the course content kept up to date?

Is the course content kept up to date?

Student Transformation story

Student Transformation story

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$399

$399

$499

$499

This course includes:

This course includes:

65 lectures (8 hours)

30+ excel templates

15+ quizzes to practice

10 CPE credits

14-day money back guarantee

Course Pricing

Course Pricing

Pick your plan and get to work

One-time or monthly. Same access, same results. No hidden costs.

One-time or monthly. Same access, same results. No hidden costs.

One-time Payment

One-time Payment

$399

$399

$499

$499

Save $100

What's included:

What's included:

Lifetime On-Demand Access

Lifetime On-Demand Access

Access To Instructor

Access To Instructor

Certificate Of Completion

Certificate Of Completion

14-days Money-back Guarantee

14-days Money-back Guarantee

Monthly Payment Plan

Monthly Payment Plan

$160

$160

X 3

X 3

Only 3 monthly payments.

Only 3 monthly payments.

No contracts or hidden costs, and it comes with 14-day money back guarantee.

No contracts or hidden costs, and it comes with 14-day money back guarantee.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

Complaint Resolution Policy

Complaint Resolution Policy

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Bundle & Save

Your Fastest Path to the Next Career Level

Our bundles aren’t just discounted course collections. They’re designed around specific career outcomes. So, you always know exactly what you’re building toward.

CFO Track

CFO Bundle

5 courses included

$1,349

$1,820

Save $471

For Controllers and Senior Analysts ready to move into strategic finance. This is the bundle that closes the gap between Accountind and leadership.

Forecasting models & planning frameworks

Decision-support skills CFOs rely on

KPI dashboards & financial metrics

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

CFO Track

CFO Bundle

5 courses included

$1,349

$1,820

Save $471

For Controllers and Senior Analysts ready to move into strategic finance. This is the bundle that closes the gap between Accountind and leadership.

Forecasting models & planning frameworks

Decision-support skills CFOs rely on

KPI dashboards & financial metrics

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

Best Seller

Controller Bundle

5 course included

$999

$1,375

Save $376

For Staff and Senior Accountants targeting their first Controller role. Everything you need to operate like a Controller from day one.

Full accounting cycle & month-end close

KPI management & financial reporting

Interview prep & job-ready skills

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

Best Seller

Controller Bundle

5 course included

$999

$1,375

Save $376

For Staff and Senior Accountants targeting their first Controller role. Everything you need to operate like a Controller from day one.

Full accounting cycle & month-end close

KPI management & financial reporting

Interview prep & job-ready skills

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

Complete Path

Entire Website Bundle

8 courses — every course included

$1,799

$2,469

Save $670

For ambitious professionals who want the full picture. From accounting fundamentals to C-suite finance leadership. Every course. Every career stage.

Every course on the site — 7 total

Fundamentals through C-suite strategy

Most comprehensive outside a university

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

Complete Path

Entire Website Bundle

8 courses — every course included

$1,799

$2,469

Save $670

For ambitious professionals who want the full picture. From accounting fundamentals to C-suite finance leadership. Every course. Every career stage.

Every course on the site — 7 total

Fundamentals through C-suite strategy

Most comprehensive outside a university

Lifetime access + CPE credits

NASBA accredited

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.

©2026Controller Academy.All rights reserved.

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.

©2026Controller Academy.All rights reserved.