Free Mini-Courses

Bite-sized, 5-lesson courses on the accounting basics that actually matter. Free, hosted on the iLuvAccounting Academy — no signup required, start in under a minute.

5 lessons · ~20–25 min

Understanding the Accounting Equation

Assets = Liabilities + Equity — the foundation every financial statement is built on, with real transaction examples and the most common misconceptions cleared up.

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5 lessons · ~20–25 min

Demystifying Debits and Credits

The T-account model that finally makes debits and credits click — which account types increase with a debit, and a complete worked transaction walkthrough.

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5 lessons · ~20–25 min

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

Why two businesses with identical transactions can report different profit numbers, and a simple framework for choosing the right method for your business.

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More free mini-courses are added regularly — check back for new topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these courses really free?

Yes — no credit card, no signup required. Each one is hosted on the iLuvAccounting Academy and takes about 20-25 minutes to complete.

What's the difference between these and the full Academy?

These are standalone mini-courses on one specific topic each. The full iLuvAccounting Academy covers the complete bookkeeping curriculum, chapter by chapter, from your first transaction through full financial reporting.

Do I need any accounting background to take these?

No. They're built for complete beginners and new small business owners who want to actually understand their numbers, not just memorize terms.

Will more free courses be added?

Yes — this page grows over time. Check back for new topics, or explore the full Academy for the complete curriculum in the meantime.

Want to Go Deeper?

The Academy has full flagship courses, chapter by chapter, from transactions to reports. $19/month during prelaunch, locked in for life.

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