Bookkeeping & accounting training
Learn to keep the books that keep a business honest.
BalancePoint Academy trains career-changers and small-business owners in bookkeeping, payroll, tax essentials and financial reporting — taught by practicing CPAs, built around real ledgers instead of theory alone.
| Line item | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Course tuition | 499.00 | |
| Study hours invested | 60 hrs | |
| Practical bookkeeping skill | Gained | |
| Completion certificate | Issued | |
| Career confidence | Compounding | |
| Balance | Fully reconciled |
Where students start
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
Debits, credits, journals and ledgers, from a blank page to a finished trial balance.
QuickBooks Mastery
Set up a company file, reconcile accounts and produce monthly reports with confidence.
Payroll & Tax Essentials
Run payroll correctly, understand withholding, and prepare for common filing deadlines.
“I went from spreadsheets I didn't trust to closing my own books every month without dread.”
About us
Accounting training built by people who close books for a living.
BalancePoint Academy was founded to close the gap between accounting theory and the way small businesses and firms actually keep their books day to day.
Our approach
Every course is built around real transactions: invoices, receipts, payroll runs and bank statements, not abstract exercises. Lessons combine short video instruction, guided practice files and a graded final project modeled on a real close.
Who reviews our curriculum
Course content is developed with input from licensed CPAs and experienced bookkeepers, and is reviewed on a regular cycle to stay aligned with current U.S. GAAP practice and common payroll and tax filing requirements. BalancePoint Academy is a private training provider; our courses are not a substitute for a professional accounting license, and completion does not itself confer CPA or EA credentials.
What we value
Clarity over jargon
If a concept can be shown on a ledger line, we show it, instead of describing it in the abstract.
Practice over theory
Every module ends with a hands-on file to reconcile, not just a quiz.
Honest pacing
We publish real weekly time estimates so you can plan around work and family.
Courses
Four tracks, one goal: books you can stand behind.
Take a single course to fill a specific gap, or move through all four for a rounded bookkeeping and accounting foundation.
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
The double-entry system, chart of accounts, journals, ledgers and the trial balance. Ends with a full manual close of a sample business.
Estimated time: 6 weeks · 4–6 hrs/week
QuickBooks Mastery
Company file setup, bank feeds, invoicing, reconciliation and month-end reporting inside QuickBooks Online.
Estimated time: 5 weeks · 3–5 hrs/week
Payroll & Tax Essentials
Gross-to-net pay, withholding, employer tax deposits and the filing calendar small businesses live by.
Estimated time: 6 weeks · 4 hrs/week
Advanced Financial Reporting
Income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and the ratios that owners and lenders actually read.
Estimated time: 8 weeks · 4–6 hrs/week
Not sure where to start? Most students with no prior bookkeeping experience begin with Bookkeeping Fundamentals, then move to QuickBooks Mastery. See the full week-by-week breakdown on the Curriculum page.
Curriculum
What each week actually covers.
A module-by-module view of the two most-requested tracks. Full syllabi for all four tracks are shared by email once you enroll.
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
| Module | Topic | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting equation, assets, liabilities and equity | 4 hrs |
| 2 | Debits and credits, the double-entry system | 5 hrs |
| 3 | Journals, ledgers and posting transactions | 5 hrs |
| 4 | Adjusting entries and accruals | 4 hrs |
| 5 | The trial balance and correcting errors | 4 hrs |
| 6 | Final project: full manual monthly close | 6 hrs |
QuickBooks Mastery
| Module | Topic | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Company file setup and chart of accounts | 3 hrs |
| 2 | Customers, invoicing and receiving payments | 4 hrs |
| 3 | Vendors, bills and expense tracking | 4 hrs |
| 4 | Bank feeds and reconciliation | 4 hrs |
| 5 | Month-end reports owners and lenders ask for | 4 hrs |
Each module includes a downloadable practice file and a short graded exercise. Instructor feedback is provided within three business days on cohort plans.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing, no hidden line items.
All plans include lifetime access to course materials and a certificate of completion. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars.
Self-paced
$499/ course
- Full video curriculum
- Downloadable practice files
- Certificate of completion
- Community discussion board
Guided cohort
$799/ course
- Everything in Self-paced
- Live weekly Q&A sessions
- Graded feedback within 3 business days
- Cohort study group
Corporate group
Custom
- Volume pricing for 5+ seats
- Consolidated invoicing
- Progress reporting for managers
- Optional on-site kickoff session
Refunds and cancellations
Full refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if fewer than 20% of course modules have been completed. Cohort start dates can be moved once at no charge with at least 5 business days' notice. See the full policy on the Terms & cookie policy page.
Instructors
Taught by people who close real books.
Our instructors combine current public accounting practice with a track record of teaching adult learners.
Daniel K., CPA
Fifteen years in small-business accounting and outsourced controller work. Leads Bookkeeping Fundamentals and Advanced Financial Reporting.
Priya S., CPA, MBA
Former audit senior turned educator, focused on making financial statements readable for non-accountants. Leads Advanced Financial Reporting.
Marcus T., Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Has migrated over 300 small businesses onto cloud accounting software. Leads QuickBooks Mastery.
Elena V., CPP
Certified Payroll Professional with a background in multi-state payroll compliance. Leads Payroll & Tax Essentials.
Instructor names and credentials are illustrative of our teaching team's composition; current instructor rosters are confirmed at enrollment.
Success stories
What students say after they close their first set of books.
The stories below are illustrative examples of the kind of outcomes students describe; individual results vary based on effort, prior experience and local job market conditions.
“I could finally tell my accountant what was actually happening in my business instead of just handing over a shoebox of receipts.”
“The QuickBooks track alone saved me hours every week on reconciliation.”
“I switched careers from retail into a part-time bookkeeping role within a few months of finishing Fundamentals.”
“Payroll used to be the part of the month I dreaded. Now it takes twenty minutes.”
Frequently asked questions
Before you enroll.
Do I need any prior accounting experience?
No. Bookkeeping Fundamentals assumes no prior experience and starts from the basic accounting equation.
Is BalancePoint Academy accredited?
BalancePoint Academy is a private professional training provider. Our courses build practical skills and issue a certificate of completion; they are not a university degree and do not by themselves grant a CPA or EA license.
How much time should I set aside each week?
Most courses take 3–6 hours per week over 5–8 weeks, depending on the track. Exact estimates are listed on the Curriculum page.
Do I need to buy any software?
QuickBooks Mastery uses QuickBooks Online, which is not included in course tuition. Other tracks use practice files that work in any common spreadsheet application.
What is your refund policy?
Full refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if fewer than 20% of course modules have been completed. See the Terms & cookie policy page for the complete policy.
Will this help me find a job?
Courses focus on building job-relevant skills and a certificate of completion you can list on a resume. We do not guarantee employment or income outcomes.
Can my employer pay for a group of us?
Yes, see the Corporate group option on the Pricing page, or reach out through the Contact page for a quote.
Is there a payment plan?
Cohort plans can be split into monthly installments on request. Contact us before enrollment to arrange one.
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Mailing address
1200 Ledger Avenue, Suite 400
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
Business hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 (Eastern Time)
1200 Ledger Avenue, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19801
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