{"id":14224,"date":"2020-01-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2020-01-28T16:33:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T15:33:43","slug":"accounting-mini-course-grand-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Mini-Course Grand Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> InvoiceBerry is proud to present our new carefully curated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/mini-accounting-course\">Mini-Accounting Course<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a widely accepted fact that owning a small business requires wearing a variety of hats. One moment you\u2019re a manager, the next you\u2019re an accountant and then a lawyer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though accounting is an inevitable part of running a successful business, most entrepreneurs are never classically trained for the role.&nbsp;In fact, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2015 Small Business (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waspbarcode.com\/small-business-report-accounting\" target=\"_blank\">2015 Small Business<\/a> report found that  60% of small-business owners do not feel very knowledgeable about accounting and finance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why InvoiceBerry came up with the idea for this free mini-course to help small business owners and freelancers increase their accounting knowledge. The end goal is to impart learners with a tailored accounting foundation while embarking on a dynamic educational journey together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/free-ebook-small-business-finance-101\/?ref=accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-small-business-finance101.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"Free Ebook: Small Business Finance 101\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/free-ebook-small-business-finance-101\/?ref=accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">Free Ebook: Small Business Finance 101<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">InvoiceBerry is proud to present its all new finance education ebook: Small Business Finance 101. Download today to get updated on your finance knowledge!<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/free-ebook-small-business-finance-101\/?ref=accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sign up our free 10-day mini-course, you can look forward to receiving daily bite-sized lessons on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Crafting financial statements<\/li><li>Everything invoice related<\/li><li>Basic budgeting 101&nbsp;<\/li><li>Common mistakes to avoid<\/li><li>Generally Accepted Accounting Principles<\/li><li>Grasping the differences between cash flow and revenue&nbsp;<\/li><li>The ultimate accounting checklist for small business&nbsp;<\/li><li>And so much more!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So get ready to proudly don your accountant hat as you come away armed with key financial knowledge that goes hand in hand with running a successful business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-business-owner-hats-1.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some juicy tidbits of the new knowledge you&#8217;ll be receiving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invoicing 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This enlightening email lesson does everything from defining an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-terms\/invoice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"invoice (opens in a new tab)\">invoice<\/a>, breaking down the anatomy and outlining the various types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The invoicing tips help small business owners get a better basic understanding of payment requests and how best to navigate them. So if you don&#8217;t know your proforma invoice from your commercial invoice, this is the lesson for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to give too much away, but a generous promo code may or may not be waiting for you as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Financial-Statement-Triad.png?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Accounting financial statement triad\" class=\"wp-image-14228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Financial-Statement-Triad.png?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Financial-Statement-Triad.png?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Financial-Statement-Triad.png?w=1335&amp;ssl=1 1335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting statement triad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next over the course of a few emails, the holy financial statement triad is explored in detail. First things first, assets, liabilities and owner\u2019s equity&nbsp;are defined in order to better explain the basic balance sheet equation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A snazzy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"balance sheet template is (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-templates\/balance-sheet\/?ref=mini-accounting-course\" target=\"_blank\">balance sheet template<\/a> is shared to help make your life easier, along with a super helpful income statement definition and a cash flow focused blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After these lessons, you walk away with a better understanding of the differences between profit, revenue, and cash flow.  This translates into the ability to recognize that a business may be earning revenue while still losing money. You can then take steps to ensure your enterprise doesn&#8217;t follow suit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?resize=690%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"accounting-budgeting\" class=\"wp-image-14240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?resize=1024%2C438&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?resize=600%2C257&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?resize=1536%2C658&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/budgeting-basics-accounting.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budgeting basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What would a small business accounting course be without a lesson on budgeting? It&#8217;d be a shame &#8211; that&#8217;s what. This is why special care is taken to first off define the term budget and then delve into the main types you should be focusing on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to managing a business, a master budget is a must. This comprehensive projection that summarizes projected activity includes interrelated subset budgets used to plan and set performance objectives. Operational, cash flow and capital budgets can then all serve to complement a&nbsp;business\u2019 accounting needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally,  as the cherry on top, there&#8217;s a blog post that walks you through the entire&nbsp;process of creating a budget&nbsp;for your small business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?resize=690%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"accounting calculator\" class=\"wp-image-14229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/expenses-calculator.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commonly expended expenditures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying expenses are an inevitable part of every operation and an essential <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"consideration in every budget (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/dont-forget-these-monthly-business-expenses-397485\" target=\"_blank\">consideration in every budget<\/a>. This is why there&#8217;s an entire email lesson dedicated to discussing the price of doing business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It explores the four main types of expenses and discusses the top reasons for expense tracking. To be very honest, it&#8217;s not only a good suggestion for small businesses, but it\u2019s also a must. When you track your expenses, you\u2019ll be much more able to keep an eye on your business finance and prepare your future goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you don&#8217;t already know your fixed expenses from your accrued ones, you&#8217;re gonna wanna give this email a read. Mark my words &#8211; mindful spending is where it&#8217;s at!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?resize=690%2C486&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"accounting mistake to avoid\" class=\"wp-image-14239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?resize=1024%2C721&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?resize=600%2C422&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?resize=1536%2C1081&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/accounting-mistake.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting mistakes to avoid at all costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The penultimate email covers the most common accounting mistakes that small business owners tend to make. Not only that, but it also discusses the best ways of avoiding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We implore you to work on carefully developing a business plan. Watch your cash flow statements like a hawk. Focus more on efficiency. Be cognizant of things like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sunk cost fallacy  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/theyec\/2017\/02\/28\/sunk-cost-fallacy-the-real-truth-about-the-value-of-half-finished-projects\/#7c6e0728f398\" target=\"_blank\">sunk cost fallacy <\/a> and know when to cut your losses if necessary (but unlikely after learning everything taught in this mini-course!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Z6FoZhxubNCBEpa5MMFM-jHbx2-sK-qK5Q6TBzz_IowLGhrVjqNbGJsO04hCK_1vngItFwL-Ocg3pEa3bO0dWJ53Xhm5lCa1ikZRUkQxyoEsEPKxlMkQxBiDZohWQQ0xhrLjTdYo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the course concludes with a checklist that recaps best practices related to&nbsp;successful business bookkeeping. These value-packed tips will not only serve to cement your accounting foundation, but they\u2019ll also touch on some indispensable resources that you&#8217;ll wanna bookmark and keep in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/4-finance-documents-freelancer\/?ref=accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-4-documents-freelancers.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"4 Finance Documents Every Freelancer Needs\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/4-finance-documents-freelancer\/?ref=accounting-mini-course-grand-debut\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">4 Finance Documents Every Freelancer Needs<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Even freelancers need to keep their finances in order. 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