Accounting and Business Basics
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Accounting and Business Basics teaches the money and admin side of running a small business, from cash flow to tax. For new founders and freelancers. 1 hour 45 minutes across 10 videos.
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Accounting and Business Basics teaches the key money and admin skills you need to start or run a small business. It is for first-time founders, freelancers and sole traders who have no accounting background. The course runs for 1 hour 45 minutes over 10 videos, with 58 test questions.
What you will learn
- Compare business structures and what each means for your personal liability
- Read the three main financial statements: balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
- Tell the difference between profit and the cash you actually have
- Keep clean records and the right paperwork
- Build a simple budget and manage cash flow
- Understand the basics of payroll and tax duties
- Know when someone is a contractor and when they are an employee
- Plan for business registration, licences and permits
- Grasp the basics of being found online
Topics covered
- Choosing a business structure
- Financial statements
- Record keeping and documents
- Budgeting and cash flow
- Payroll and tax duties
- Registration, licences and permits
- Contractors versus employees
- Online visibility basics
Who this course is for
- First-time founders and people planning to launch
- Freelancers and sole traders
- Independent consultants
- Owners of small teams
- Office and operations staff who support a small business
Before you start
You do not need any accounting knowledge. The course is written for beginners. Tax and registration rules differ by country, so check the rules where you trade.
It helps to have your own business, or a business idea, in mind as you watch. Try to apply each lesson to it, for example by sketching a simple monthly budget or listing the records you need to keep. By the end you will be able to read your own numbers, spot cash flow problems early and talk with an accountant or bank with more confidence.
Jobs this course supports
- Small Business Owner
- Freelancer
- Business Support Officer
- Operations Coordinator
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Videos | 10 Course Videos |
| Questions | 58 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | None. No accounting background is needed. |
| Best for | First-time founders, freelancers, sole traders, consultants, small team owners |
| Topics covered | Business structures, financial statements, record keeping, budgeting and cash flow, payroll and tax, registration and licences, contractors and employees |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
10 lessons. Here is the full lesson list.
All lessons10 lessons
- Introduction
- Business Entities
- Beginning Your Business
- Financial Basics Part 1
- Financial Basics Part 2
- Employees Payroll
- Getting Your Business Out There
- SEO
- Other Topics
- Closing
Your learning path
Where Accounting and Business Basics fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know accounting before I start?
No. The course is written for beginners and explains each idea in plain terms.
Why is profit not the same as cash?
A business can show a profit on paper while money is still owed to it or tied up in stock. The course explains this gap and how cash flow planning helps you avoid running short.
Does the course help me choose a business structure?
Yes. It compares common business types and explains how each one affects your personal liability.
Will this course make me an accountant?
No. It gives you the basics to run your own business with confidence. You may still want an accountant for tax returns and complex questions.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
