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Accounting encompasses a wide variety of tasks involving financial management for businesses and nonprofits. Accountants are responsible for tracking expenses and income, analyzing profit vs. loss, and handling tax write-offs and payments. Anyone who wishes to run a business should have a basic understanding of accounting, but accounting is also a highly lucrative career in its own right.

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Accounting With Xero: A Beginner’s Guide
Xero & The Career Academy on FutureLearn

Get familiar with Xero accounting software, building your confidence in managing clients and carrying out everyday tasks.

Short Course
Beginner
16 hours
£10
Irfan Sharif on Udemy

A crash course in Xero accounting software, including set-up, bookkeeping, accounts, reporting and financial statements. Taught by a Certified Xero advisor.

Short Course
Beginner
2.5 hours
$70
(Discounts available)
Mark Smolen on Udemy

Become an expert in QuickBooks, and learn how to keep and maintain QuickBooks records for perfect accuracy.

Short Course
Intermediate
4 hours
$45
(Discounts available)
London School of Business and Finance on Edology
Pro. Certificate
Intermediate
3 months
$858
London School of Business and Finance on Edology
Pro. Certificate
Intermediate
3 months
$858
London School of Business and Finance on Edology
Diploma
Intermediate
3 months
$2,375
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What is Accounting?

Accounting includes any sort of recording, organization, and analysis of an organization’s financial information. It is distinct from bookkeeping in that accountants also assess profitability and liability. This gives them a larger role in determining a business’s success and guiding its future financial decisions.

There are different types of accounting, each with a set of data that various stakeholders want to see. For example, financial accounting shows potential investors that you’ll make back their money, while managerial accounting helps you make better staffing and capital decisions. Taxes are a whole other matter!

Careers in Accounting

Small Business Accountants typically handle the basic financial and tax accounting tasks by assessing cash flow, assets and liabilities, and how the business can reduce its tax bill.

M&A Consultants help businesses acuire other businesses, and navigate the tax and financial hurdles. Some accountants take on a consultation role for such situations.

Entrepreneurs “bootstrap” their businesses by doing all the essential tasks themselves. While accounting is a nuanced skill, it’s not always feasible to hire an accountant. Entrepreneurs can benefit from accounting classes as they develop their businesses.

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