ADKEverydayAccounting/Accounting Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Accounting Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

  • Course
  • 47 Lessons
  • Includes 3 additional products

Finally - a bookkeeping and tax course that speaks your language.

Whether you’re in the real estate, maintenance, food truck, beauty, health, wellness, photography, influencer or any small business industry, this course walks you step-by-step through what you actually need to know about your business finances - no jargon, no overwhelm, no CPA dictionary required.

Join Accounting Made Simple and learn how to manage your money with confidence (and maybe even enjoy it a little).

See what every smart business owner’s learning ↓

Contents

🧭 Module 0: Let’s Get You Set Up for Success

Disclaimer

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Lesson 1: How This Course Will Work for You
    Lesson 2: What to Expect + Where to Get Help
      Lesson 3: Download Your Tools & Get Prepped
        ADKEVERYDAYACCOUNTING_COA GUIDE.pdf
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        📘 Module 1: Lay the Groundwork for Stress-Free Finances

        Lesson 1: When You Count the Money Actually Counts
          Lesson 2: The Ultimate Filing System for Your Finances
            Lesson 3: LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Prop? Here's What Actually Matters
              Lesson 4: Your No-Miss Financial Calendar
                End of Module 1 Recap

                  💵 Module 2: Get Paid with Confidence

                  Lesson 1: Send Invoices That Get You Paid Faster
                    Lesson 2: Put Every Dollar in Its Place
                      Lesson 3: Reconciling Deposits Like a Pro
                        Lesson 4: Talking About Money Without the Awkwardness
                          End of Module 2 Recap

                            🧾 Module 3: Smart Spending & Maximum Deductions

                            Lesson 1: Write Off What’s Right (And Skip What’s Not)
                              Lesson 2: The Big 6 Expense Categories You’ll Actually Use
                                Lesson 3: Subscriptions, Phones & Everyday Tools - What’s Deductible
                                  Lesson 4: Mileage, Meals & Travel - the Real Rules
                                    Lesson 5: The Card Confusion Fix - When You Mix Personal and Business Expenses
                                      End of Module 3 Recap

                                        💰 Module 4: Pay Yourself the Right Way

                                        Lesson 1: Why Paying Yourself Isn’t Optional
                                          Lesson 2: Owner’s Draws vs. W-2 Wages
                                            Lesson 3: How Much Should You Pay Yourself (Reasonable Comp Rule)
                                              Lesson 4: Profit-First Pay Planning (For Real-World Businesses)
                                                Lesson 5: Taxes - What You Need to Know About Paying Yourself
                                                  End of Module 4 Recap

                                                    📊 Module 5: Know Your Numbers Like a CEO

                                                    Lesson 1: The 3 Financial Reports That Run Your Business
                                                      Lesson 2: What Your Profit & Loss Is Actually Telling You
                                                        Lesson 3: Understanding Your Balance Sheet (and Why It’s Not Just for Accountants)
                                                          Lesson 4: Cash Flow - The Real Boss of Your Business
                                                            Lesson 5: Using KPIs to Steer Your Business (No Fancy MBA Needed)
                                                              Lesson 6: How to Use Your Numbers to Make Decisions
                                                                Lesson 7: “I Have Net Income - So Why Don’t I Have Any Cash?”
                                                                  End of Module 5 Recap

                                                                    🧾 Module 6: Tackle Tax Time Like a Pro

                                                                    Lesson 1: Stop Dreading Tax Season (It’s Just Business Math)
                                                                      Lesson 2: How Taxes Actually Work for Small Businesses
                                                                        Lesson 3: Estimated Taxes - The Secret to Peace of Mind
                                                                          Lesson 4: Fixed Assets - The Big-Ticket Write-Offs
                                                                            Lesson 5: Year-End Prep -Step-by-Step
                                                                              Lesson 6: What to Expect at Tax Filing Time (And How to Walk In Like a Pro)
                                                                                Lesson 7: Don’t Be Cheap - Hire the Right Financial Help
                                                                                  End of Module 6 Recap

                                                                                    🤖 Bonus Module: Work Smarter with Systems + AI

                                                                                    Lesson 1: Your Time Is Money: Know When to Let Go
                                                                                      Lesson 2: AI Tools That Do the Heavy Lifting
                                                                                        Lesson 3: Hiring Help Without the Payroll Headache
                                                                                          Lesson 4: Systems That Run Without You
                                                                                            Module Recap: Work Smarter with Systems + AI