Course
The Entry Level Accountant Academy
Learn How To Perform The Essential Tasks
Entry-Level Accountant Academy - Learn How To Perform The Essential Tasks is a practical online course for anyone starting a career in accounting. In just 4.5 hours of video lessons across 3 modules, you'll learn to apply the Accounting equation, record revenues and expenses under US GAAP, and make end-of-period adjustments with confidence. You’ll also master the Accounts Payable process—from invoice approval to payments—and get hands-on with QuickBooks and automation tools to streamline workflows.
- Accounting
- Beginner
- 7 CPE credits
- 4.5 hours of lectures
- 41 lectures
Pay in full
$299
- Lifetime On-Demand Access
- Access To Instructor
- Certificate Of Completion
- 14-day Money-back Guarantee
Checkout and course delivery are hosted on Teachable.
Real results from students
Unedited emails, LinkedIn posts, YouTube comments and course feedback from students who took this training.
Got her first accounting job as a junior-year student
A junior-year business and accounting student with no experience who had not yet started intermediate courses, she interviewed for her first accounting role after watching Bill's interview videos and got the job as an Accounting Specialist. Attributed to Bill's free interview content.
“I got the job!”
@christinewaterhouse8695, Accounting Specialist
YouTube comment on “5 Entry-Level Accounting Interview Questions!”
Secured a good job after studying Bill's content
Two years after job seeking, he says he rigorously studied Bill Hanna's educational content relevant to his level and gratefully secured the good job he holds now. Attributed to Bill's broader content, not a specific paid course.
“Gratefully I secured a good job where I am right now.”
Mohiuddin Adnan, Accountant @ Harvard University
LinkedIn comment from Mohiuddin Adnan, Accountant
Course facts
What's included
7
CPE credits
4.5h
Lecture hours
41
Lectures
10 Excel templates
Templates
25+ Quizzes
Quizzes
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Access Duration
- Lifetime
- Field of Study
- Accounting
- CPE Credits - NASBA
- 7
- Knowledge Level
- Basic
- Delivery Method
- QAS Self-Study (on-demand video lectures)
- Prerequisites
- High school degree or equivalent
- Advanced Prep
- None
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 to revenues and expenses recording
- Identify revenue and costs adjustments at the end of the financial period
- Distinguish between all tasks in Accounts Payable – including vendor invoice recording, approval, and payment processes in an accounts payable system.
- Apply Accounting rules in the implementation of systems (QuickBooks) to streamline the financial processes
Inside the course
Curriculum
01Module 1: The Basics of Accounting
Covers the basics of accounting, double-entry system, debits and credits using DEALER and equation methods, the flow of accounting data, creation of financial statements, and ethics in accounting. Details: 35 Minutes, 9 lectures (or 8 lectures listed under module description), 3 quizzes.
02Module 2: Recording Revenue & Expense Transactions
Focuses on practical setup and recording of transactions—billing, invoicing, payroll, vendor payments, and expense tracking—with real-world tools and accounting impact for each step. Details: 2 hours, 20 lectures, 6 Excel templates, 3 quizzes.
03Module 3: Period-end Close
Explains the full period-end closing process—revenue and expense accruals, reconciliations, adjustments, and finalizing the balance sheet to ensure accurate financial reporting. Details: 1.7 hours, 12 lectures, 4 Excel templates, 6 quizzes.
Audience
Who this is for
Enrollment
How it works
- Step 1
Decide whether it is right for you
Review who it is for and what past students say.
- Step 2
Enroll
Choose the one-time payment or, where available, 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, 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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Pay in full
$299
- Lifetime On-Demand Access
- Access To Instructor
- Certificate Of Completion
- 14-day Money-back Guarantee
Checkout and course delivery are hosted on Teachable.
Good to know
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.