Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Accounting Education & Bookkeeping Training
For over five decades, Accounting Coach has been a pioneering force in accounting education, founded by Harold Averkamp, a seasoned CPA and MBA with extensive experience in accounting supervision, consulting, and academia. Our mission is to demystify accounting through accessible, jargon-free resources developed by industry experts. Since 2003, we've provided comprehensive online training programs that cater to employees, bookkeepers, students, and business owners worldwide. Our platform combines decades of practical expertise with innovative teaching methods to deliver over 30 structured courses covering every aspect of accounting and bookkeeping.With a commitment to quality education, we've helped thousands of users advance their careers, improve business financial literacy, and prepare for professional certifications. As a BBB-accredited business with a proven track record, we maintain rigorous academic standards while making complex accounting concepts approachable for learners of all backgrounds.
Services
Bookkeeping Training
Financial Statements Education
Accounting Certifications
Online Accounting Courses
Payroll Accounting
Depreciation Methods
Bank Reconciliation
Adjusting Entries
Financial Ratios
Cost Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 52 years of combined accounting expertise from our lead instructor, a CPA and former university lecturer
- Our platform includes 30+ specialized accounting courses with visual tutorials and video training
- We provide verifiable Certificates of Achievement recognized by accounting professionals globally
- Our materials are developed by a Chartered Global Management Accountant with real-world business experience
- We maintain BBB A+ rating for business reliability and customer satisfaction
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ Rating
What people say
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Services
Bookkeeping Training
Our structured bookkeeping programs provide comprehensive training through video tutorials, interactive exercises, and practical tests. Designed for professionals at all levels, these programs help users master transaction recording, financial statement preparation, and accounting software applications. The curriculum combines real-world examples with theoretical foundations to ensure practical understanding, making complex concepts accessible through visual learning tools and self-paced instruction.
Financial Statements Education
We offer in-depth instruction on creating and interpreting financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Our platform teaches line-by-line analysis of financial reports to help professionals understand business performance metrics. Interactive visualizations and real-world examples enable users to connect accounting principles with practical financial reporting requirements across various industries.
Accounting Certifications
Our verifiable certificate programs validate expertise in specific accounting domains through rigorous assessments. These certifications help professionals demonstrate mastery of topics like debits and credits, payroll accounting, and financial ratios to employers. The exams combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure comprehensive understanding and workplace relevance for career advancement.
Online Accounting Courses
We provide comprehensive online courses covering 30+ accounting topics from basic principles to advanced financial analysis. Our curriculum includes downloadable resources, interactive quizzes, and progress tracking tools to support effective self-paced learning. The platform accommodates various learning styles through video instruction, written explanations, and gamified learning activities that reinforce key concepts.
Payroll Accounting
Our payroll accounting module covers essential topics including wage calculations, tax withholdings, and payroll journal entries. The course prepares users for real-world payroll responsibilities through practical examples and scenario-based learning. Detailed instruction helps professionals understand compliance requirements while mastering accounting treatments for various compensation structures and benefit programs.
People
Harold Averkamp
Founder and Chief Instructor
Certified Public Accountant with 50+ years of experience in accounting supervision, consulting, and university instruction, Harold Averkamp developed Accounting Coach after recognizing the need for accessible accounting education. His practical teaching approach combines academic expertise with industry experience to create user-friendly learning materials.
Questions
What accounting topics do you cover?
We comprehensively cover 30+ accounting topics including bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll accounting, depreciation methods, and financial ratios through structured courses and practical exercises.
Are your courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, our materials are designed for all skill levels with step-by-step explanations that make complex accounting concepts accessible to complete beginners through detailed examples and visual learning tools.
Do you offer certification programs?
We provide verifiable Certificates of Achievement for individual topics and a comprehensive Bookkeeping Certificate of Excellence earned by passing all relevant exams through our PRO platform.
How can I track my learning progress?
Our PRO platform includes progress tracking features that show completed courses, test scores, and achieved certifications with personalized recommendations for continued learning.
Is your content updated regularly?
We maintain current accounting standards in our materials and regularly update content to reflect changes in accounting practices while preserving the core principles established through decades of teaching experience.
Can I access materials offline?
PRO members can download all course materials in PDF format for offline study, including explanations, quizzes, and printable flashcards for convenient learning anywhere.
Reviews (1)
Juan A. Fuentes
Aug 18, 2025
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I have been using Accounting Coach for various years. I have found that this is an excellent tool for learning not only the basis of accounting, but also it's complicated topics. This program is very well explained, and contains examples and exercises that help me to understand every difficult concept.
