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4:12
Lesson 1 • Debits & Credits
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BeginnerLesson 5

What's the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting?

Spoiler: You already paid your rent — here's why your income statement might not know that yet.

Instructor at whiteboard drawing timeline showing accrual versus cash basis accounting differences
6:44
Accrual vs. Cash Basis

Accrual vs. Cash Basis

Lesson 5 · 6:44

IntermediateLesson 11

Why doesn't my balance sheet balance?

Spoiler: Nine times out of ten it's a retained earnings entry you forgot. We'll catch it in under 3 minutes.

Close-up of a balance sheet spreadsheet on laptop with highlighting showing assets equals liabilities plus equity
5:20
Balance Sheet Troubleshooting

Balance Sheet Troubleshooting

Lesson 11 · 5:20

IntermediateLesson 18

How do I record depreciation without breaking everything?

Spoiler: Two journal entries. That's it. Debit depreciation expense, credit accumulated depreciation — done.

Instructor writing depreciation journal entry on whiteboard showing debit and credit columns clearly
4:58
Depreciation Made Simple

Depreciation Made Simple

Lesson 18 · 4:58

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BeginnerLesson 2

What exactly is a debit, and why does it sometimes mean more money?

Spoiler: Debits aren't good or bad — they just mean 'left side.' Assets live on the left. That's the whole trick.

T-account diagram on chalkboard showing debit side on left with assets highlighted in violet
3:47
Debits Demystified

Debits Demystified

Lesson 2 · 3:47

AdvancedLesson 24

How do I read a cash flow statement without panicking?

Spoiler: Operating, investing, financing — three buckets. We'll fill them with your real numbers in one lesson.

Financial professional reviewing cash flow statement on tablet with three sections highlighted in different colors
7:15
Cash Flow Decoded

Cash Flow Decoded

Lesson 24 · 7:15

IntermediateLesson 31

What is COGS and how does it wreck my profit margin if I get it wrong?

Spoiler: Cost of Goods Sold is the number that turns your revenue into something honest. Here's how to calculate it.

Income statement on whiteboard with COGS line item circled showing gross profit calculation step by step
5:55
COGS & Gross Margin

COGS & Gross Margin

Lesson 31 · 5:55

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The moment it finally clicks.

"I failed my first accounting midterm. After three Ledger lessons on the accounting equation, I got an 88 on the retake. The T-account walkthrough is worth the whole subscription."

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Priya Subramaniam

Junior at UT Austin, Accounting Major

"I'm studying for the CPA on my commute. These lessons fit perfectly in the 20-minute train ride. Finally finished the whole revenue recognition module without falling asleep."

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Marcus Oyelaran

Senior Associate, Deloitte Chicago

"I run a bakery with four employees and my accountant's explanations never stuck. After the cash flow lesson I actually understood why my business was profitable but broke."

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Sofia Marchetti

Owner, Forno Marchetti Bakery, Denver

Full Curriculum

48 lessons.
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Every module is sequenced so each lesson builds on the last — no random jumps, no assumed knowledge, no textbook padding.

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01

Foundations

8 lessons

8 lessons
02

Financial Statements

10 lessons

10 lessons
03

Journal Entries

9 lessons

9 lessons
04

Managerial Accounting

8 lessons

8 lessons
05

Tax Basics

7 lessons

7 lessons
06

CPA Prep

6 lessons

6 lessons

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