Small Business Accounting & Finance
A 41-part course with Chris Benjamin, MBA &CFO
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I have worked as a Rogue CFO exclusively growing companies for the last 8 years, bringing my past corporate experience, my passion for the entrepreneur community, and experience helping over 100+ startups succeed. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 5 hr, 27 min
- Lessons 41
- Attachments 24
- Exercises 146
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185 CQ
41 Lessons in This Course
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7 minFREEFinance lesson 1Free4 CQ
Begin your journey learning about small business accounting practices with this introductory lesson and review the topics covered in this accounting course.
Begin your journey learning about small business accounting practices with this introductory lesson and review the topics covered in this accounting course.
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17 minFinance lesson 29 CQ
Dive into accounting basics with this lesson on important financial terminology. You’ll learn about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and more!
Dive into accounting basics with this lesson on important financial terminology. You’ll learn about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and more!
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5 minFinance lesson 33 CQ
Join in with this basic accounting lesson to learn some small business budgeting essentials! Covered are definitions and examples of debits and credits.
Join in with this basic accounting lesson to learn some small business budgeting essentials! Covered are definitions and examples of debits and credits.
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6 minFinance lesson 44 CQ
In this lesson, learn how assets are used in small business accounting. Then, learn how to identify the assets that need to be reported on financial statements.
In this lesson, learn how assets are used in small business accounting. Then, learn how to identify the assets that need to be reported on financial statements.
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7 minFinance lesson 54 CQ
Continue learning about small business accounting with this lesson on liabilities. Review the definition and real-world examples of liabilities.
Continue learning about small business accounting with this lesson on liabilities. Review the definition and real-world examples of liabilities.
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8 minFinance lesson 65 CQ
Begin learning about equity in accounting with this finance lesson! Start off with a brief definition of equity and review examples of equity in business.
Begin learning about equity in accounting with this finance lesson! Start off with a brief definition of equity and review examples of equity in business.
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10 minFinance lesson 76 CQ
In this small business accounting lesson, continue learning about equity. Covered are retained earnings, stock options, and real-world examples of equity.
In this small business accounting lesson, continue learning about equity. Covered are retained earnings, stock options, and real-world examples of equity.
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8 minFinance lesson 85 CQ
In this accounting lesson, learn how to calculate revenue for a small business, and review how to determine the cost of goods for a product or service.
In this accounting lesson, learn how to calculate revenue for a small business, and review how to determine the cost of goods for a product or service.
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8 minFinance lesson 95 CQ
Every small business has expenses that need to be reported in financial statements. Join in with this lesson to review the types of expenses in accounting.
Every small business has expenses that need to be reported in financial statements. Join in with this lesson to review the types of expenses in accounting.
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15 minFinance lesson 108 CQ
In this accounting lesson, review the types of assets that can keep a small business running, and learn how to report fixed assets in financial statements.
In this accounting lesson, review the types of assets that can keep a small business running, and learn how to report fixed assets in financial statements.
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7 minFinance lesson 114 CQ
Join in with this lesson to learn the basic principles of direct labor cost accounting. Covered are tips for applying this concept in daily business practices.
Join in with this lesson to learn the basic principles of direct labor cost accounting. Covered are tips for applying this concept in daily business practices.
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6 minFinance lesson 124 CQ
Begin learning about cost accounting with this lesson. Covered are key cost accounting methods every small business finance manager should know.
Begin learning about cost accounting with this lesson. Covered are key cost accounting methods every small business finance manager should know.
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5 minFinance lesson 133 CQ
In this lesson, learn about direct materials in accounting, which when combined with standard costing, can help determine the final cost of your goods.
In this lesson, learn about direct materials in accounting, which when combined with standard costing, can help determine the final cost of your goods.
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7 minFinance lesson 144 CQ
In this small business accounting lesson, learn how to manage indirect costs and overhead, which includes everything from rent to business travel expenses.
In this small business accounting lesson, learn how to manage indirect costs and overhead, which includes everything from rent to business travel expenses.
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12 minFinance lesson 157 CQ
In this lesson, learn a few systems that can help you process, manage, and record inventory to keep your small business accounting on track.
In this lesson, learn a few systems that can help you process, manage, and record inventory to keep your small business accounting on track.
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7 minFinance lesson 164 CQ
Learn how to prepare a balance sheet in this accounting lesson. Covered are tips for writing a header, choosing dates, and adding financial statement sections.
Learn how to prepare a balance sheet in this accounting lesson. Covered are tips for writing a header, choosing dates, and adding financial statement sections.
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6 minFinance lesson 174 CQ
Learn all about income statements in this accounting lesson. Covered is a quick review of the concept followed by the steps for formatting the document.
Learn all about income statements in this accounting lesson. Covered is a quick review of the concept followed by the steps for formatting the document.
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12 minFinance lesson 187 CQ
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create a statement of cash flow, which can help a small business or startup grasp where exactly money is being spent.
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create a statement of cash flow, which can help a small business or startup grasp where exactly money is being spent.
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5 minFinance lesson 193 CQ
Join in with this lesson to learn how to create a statement of equity. Then, review why it’s a useful financial document for small business and startup owners.
Join in with this lesson to learn how to create a statement of equity. Then, review why it’s a useful financial document for small business and startup owners.
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9 minFinance lesson 205 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to think like an analyst and read a balance sheet. Covered are ratios that provide key insights on the financial status of a business.
In this lesson, learn how to think like an analyst and read a balance sheet. Covered are ratios that provide key insights on the financial status of a business.
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11 minFinance lesson 216 CQ
Join in with this beginner-friendly accounting lesson to learn how to analyze one of the most utilized financial statements in business, the income statement.
Join in with this beginner-friendly accounting lesson to learn how to analyze one of the most utilized financial statements in business, the income statement.
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5 minFinance lesson 223 CQ
In this accounting lesson, learn how to read a statement of cash flow, analyze it, and develop custom ratios to reveal financial trends for your small business.
In this accounting lesson, learn how to read a statement of cash flow, analyze it, and develop custom ratios to reveal financial trends for your small business.
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6 minFinance lesson 234 CQ
Auditing services are a smart investment for many small businesses and startups. Learn how to hire the right audit firm and get tips for negotiating fees.
Auditing services are a smart investment for many small businesses and startups. Learn how to hire the right audit firm and get tips for negotiating fees.
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5 minFinance lesson 243 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the auditing process from the perspective of an auditor so you can better understand the service and it’s benefits.
In this lesson, learn about the auditing process from the perspective of an auditor so you can better understand the service and it’s benefits.
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8 minFinance lesson 255 CQ
Although most people dread the auditing process, it’s really not that scary. Join in with this lesson to review the auditing process from start to finish.
Although most people dread the auditing process, it’s really not that scary. Join in with this lesson to review the auditing process from start to finish.
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5 minFinance lesson 263 CQ
Learn how to supplement your startup or small business accounting with waterfall reports. Covered are tips for reading and composing this financial statement.
Learn how to supplement your startup or small business accounting with waterfall reports. Covered are tips for reading and composing this financial statement.
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4 minFinance lesson 273 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use a budget vs. actual statement, which is a handy accounting tool that can be used to forecast and record your budget.
In this lesson, learn how to use a budget vs. actual statement, which is a handy accounting tool that can be used to forecast and record your budget.
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14 minFinance lesson 288 CQ
Join in with this accounting lesson to review the general concepts behind business budgeting and forecasting. Covered are tips for creating an accurate budget.
Join in with this accounting lesson to review the general concepts behind business budgeting and forecasting. Covered are tips for creating an accurate budget.
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6 minFinance lesson 294 CQ
Continue learning about forecasting in accounting and review key terms with this lesson on how to create a business forecast using a statement of cash flow.
Continue learning about forecasting in accounting and review key terms with this lesson on how to create a business forecast using a statement of cash flow.
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7 minFinance lesson 304 CQ
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create an income statement forecast using basic financial data from your small business or startup.
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create an income statement forecast using basic financial data from your small business or startup.
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5 minFinance lesson 313 CQ
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create a business forecast using the balance sheet. Review the steps for forecasting assets, liabilities, and equity.
In this accounting lesson, learn how to create a business forecast using the balance sheet. Review the steps for forecasting assets, liabilities, and equity.
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6 minFinance lesson 324 CQ
In this lesson, review expert tips on raising capital for a small business or startup. Covered are steps for finding investors and presenting key materials.
In this lesson, review expert tips on raising capital for a small business or startup. Covered are steps for finding investors and presenting key materials.
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7 minFinance lesson 334 CQ
Join in with this lesson from a professional accountant for advice on dealing with investors and calculating key financial figures using accounting formulas.
Join in with this lesson from a professional accountant for advice on dealing with investors and calculating key financial figures using accounting formulas.
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8 minFinance lesson 345 CQ
If you’re a small business looking for an angel investor or venture capitalist, this lesson reveals how to score the perfect investor and avoid common mishaps.
If you’re a small business looking for an angel investor or venture capitalist, this lesson reveals how to score the perfect investor and avoid common mishaps.
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7 minFinance lesson 354 CQ
Review the investment process from start to finish with this lesson. Learn how to snag an investor for your small business and dive into the steps that follow.
Review the investment process from start to finish with this lesson. Learn how to snag an investor for your small business and dive into the steps that follow.
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5 minFinance lesson 363 CQ
In this lesson, continue learning about the investment process, and focus on the presentation aspect of acquiring capitol to fund a small business or startup.
In this lesson, continue learning about the investment process, and focus on the presentation aspect of acquiring capitol to fund a small business or startup.
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4 minFinance lesson 373 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to navigate term sheets, which an investor might hand to you if they’re interested in funding your small business or startup.
In this lesson, learn how to navigate term sheets, which an investor might hand to you if they’re interested in funding your small business or startup.
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4 minFinance lesson 383 CQ
Learn how to handle investors after you’ve signed contracts and received cash. Covered are tips for providing financial updates, board seats, and more!
Learn how to handle investors after you’ve signed contracts and received cash. Covered are tips for providing financial updates, board seats, and more!
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12 minFinance lesson 397 CQ
In this lesson, begin learning about the options small businesses and startups have for exit strategies. Covered are mergers, acquisitions, and more.
In this lesson, begin learning about the options small businesses and startups have for exit strategies. Covered are mergers, acquisitions, and more.
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6 minFinance lesson 404 CQ
For some companies, the best people to take over the business are already in the building! Join in with this lesson to learn about management buyouts.
For some companies, the best people to take over the business are already in the building! Join in with this lesson to learn about management buyouts.
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6 minFinance lesson 414 CQ
In this lesson, continue learning about exit strategies for startups and small businesses by exploring how to sell stock in secondary markets.
In this lesson, continue learning about exit strategies for startups and small businesses by exploring how to sell stock in secondary markets.
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727 min7-part Budgeting course18 CQ
Learn how to buy, trade, and sell stocks in this beginner-friendly course on how to play the stock market. Get insider tips on investing wisely, and learn about alternative investment methods.
with Wall Street SurvivorLearn how to buy, trade, and sell stocks in this beginner-friendly course on how to play the stock market. Get insider tips on investing wisely, and learn about alternative investment methods.
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415 min4-part Finance course10 CQ
Starting a business can be intimidating. This course from business advice expert Mark J. Kohler offers the ABCs for small business owners, from DBAs to LLCs and protecting your assets.
with Mark J. KohlerStarting a business can be intimidating. This course from business advice expert Mark J. Kohler offers the ABCs for small business owners, from DBAs to LLCs and protecting your assets.
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10130 min10-part Finance course69 CQ
Starting a business, but clueless about how to raise capital? Startup consultant Cate Costa walks you through the startup funding process, from pro formas and investor pitches, to sealing a deal.
with Cate CostaStarting a business, but clueless about how to raise capital? Startup consultant Cate Costa walks you through the startup funding process, from pro formas and investor pitches, to sealing a deal.
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855 min8-part Finance course32 CQ
Don't leave profits to chance! Become a more informed stock market trader with this course on how to analyze stock market charts. Learn to recognize strength, weakness, and signs of a market shift.
Don't leave profits to chance! Become a more informed stock market trader with this course on how to analyze stock market charts. Learn to recognize strength, weakness, and signs of a market shift.
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41327 min41-part Finance course185 CQ
In this course from an expert CFO, learn everything you need to know about small business finance. Covered are basic accounting terms, financial statements, and tips for the investment process.
In this course from an expert CFO, learn everything you need to know about small business finance. Covered are basic accounting terms, financial statements, and tips for the investment process.
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1079 min10-part Accounting course45 CQ
In this comprehensive course on the nuts and bolts of accounting, learn about sales tax, how to record business transactions in daybooks, prepare invoices, as well as how to code your transactions.
with PaulaIn this comprehensive course on the nuts and bolts of accounting, learn about sales tax, how to record business transactions in daybooks, prepare invoices, as well as how to code your transactions.
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330 min3-part Accounting course17 CQ
If you own a small business, or work for one, this short overview course by a QuickBooks expert can help you save time setting up payroll. Learn how to set up employees, payroll deductions, and more.
If you own a small business, or work for one, this short overview course by a QuickBooks expert can help you save time setting up payroll. Learn how to set up employees, payroll deductions, and more.
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556 min5-part Microsoft Office course31 CQ
Learn how use Microsoft Excel 2013 for bookkeeping with this course from E-Learning Educators. You'll learn how to enter in daybook data, edit it, as well as sort and analyze it using built-in tools.
with PaulaLearn how use Microsoft Excel 2013 for bookkeeping with this course from E-Learning Educators. You'll learn how to enter in daybook data, edit it, as well as sort and analyze it using built-in tools.
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624 min6-part Accounting course15 CQ
In this course, learn the role of a bookkeeper and their importance in the business accounting process, from tracking different types of transactions to understanding the accounting equation.
with PaulaIn this course, learn the role of a bookkeeper and their importance in the business accounting process, from tracking different types of transactions to understanding the accounting equation.
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41327 min41-part Finance course185 CQ
In this course from an expert CFO, learn everything you need to know about small business finance. Covered are basic accounting terms, financial statements, and tips for the investment process.
In this course from an expert CFO, learn everything you need to know about small business finance. Covered are basic accounting terms, financial statements, and tips for the investment process.