Business Details
Free Online Accounting & Bookkeeping Courses
Bean Counter, founded by David W. Marshall, has been empowering individuals and small businesses with free accounting and bookkeeping education for over 40 years. Our mission is to demystify financial concepts through accessible, self-paced learning resources. With a background in small business consulting and a passion for financial literacy, we offer comprehensive tutorials, video lectures, interactive quizzes, and downloadable guides designed to build foundational skills. Our content caters to entrepreneurs, students, and professionals seeking to understand bookkeeping basics, financial statements, and business decision-making.Backed by decades of practical experience and a commitment to quality education, we provide tools that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Our platform emphasizes user-friendly navigation, mobile compatibility, and continuous updates to ensure learners receive the most relevant information. By combining technical expertise with engaging teaching methods, we help users develop the confidence to manage financial operations effectively.
Services
Online Courses
Video Tutorials
Practice Sets
Interactive Quizzes
Financial Guides
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of small business consulting and bookkeeping experience
- 100% free access to all core educational materials
- Over 250 instructional videos with practical examples
- Self-paced learning with mobile-friendly content
- Created by certified accounting professional with teaching experience
What people say
Excellent resource
Clear explanations
Helpful practice sets
Free access
Easy to follow
Services
Online Courses
Our comprehensive accounting courses cover fundamental concepts through structured lessons. Learners access downloadable materials, practice exercises, and self-assessment tools. Each course builds from basic principles to advanced topics, ensuring progressive skill development. The content emphasizes practical application for real-world business scenarios.
Video Tutorials
Over 250 video lectures explain accounting concepts with visual examples. The tutorials demonstrate transaction recording, financial statement preparation, and analysis techniques. Content includes both foundational topics and specialized areas like payroll accounting and inventory management.
Practice Sets
Hands-on practice sets teach complete accounting cycles through fictional business scenarios. Users complete manual journal entries, spreadsheet applications, and software-based exercises. These simulations develop practical skills for both traditional and computerized accounting systems.
Interactive Quizzes
Self-assessment quizzes reinforce learning through multiple-choice questions and problem-solving exercises. Immediate feedback helps identify areas needing review. The quizzes cover terminology, accounting principles, and transaction analysis techniques.
Financial Guides
Downloadable guides provide reference material for accounting procedures and business decision-making. Topics include chart of accounts setup, financial statement analysis, and cash flow management. These resources serve as practical references for ongoing business operations.
People
David W. Marshall
Owner and Creator
Certified accounting professional with 40+ years of small business consulting experience. Former business college teacher and internal auditor. Developed educational content combining practical expertise with accessible teaching methods.
Questions
Are all educational materials completely free?
Yes, all core courses, videos, and practice materials are free. Optional paid downloads support site maintenance.
What accounting software training is available?
We provide basic training for The Manager Accounting Software with downloadable practice exercises.
Do you offer certification programs?
While we don't issue certificates, our practice sets and quizzes help prepare for professional certification exams.
How do I access course materials?
All content is accessible through our website menu with no registration required for basic access.
What experience do instructors have?
Founder David Marshall has 40+ years of small business consulting experience and former teaching credentials.
Can I get personalized help?
Email support is available for specific questions, though personalized tutoring isn't offered.
