Some people do it to increase their chances of getting an accounting job and others just want to earn a passing grade in a university or high school accounting course.

The important thing is that the necessary tools are here to help you learn accounting fundamentals.

And there is no need to be intimidated. It is assumed you know nothing about accounting, bookkeeping, financial statements, etc. Each topic is built from the ground up with simple explanations.

You may in fact roll your eyes and get a little annoyed in places because of how seemingly childish some of the explanations of accounting concepts here are. We just want to be sure you get the understanding of accounting basics that you came here to get.

Now, of course, you may not be a total beginner, so you might not need some of the available resources. But you can still use this site as a reference for whenever you may get stuck on a particular topic or term.

And whether you are a complete accounting novice or not, once you have mastered this stuff, you will really feel a sense of accomplishment. Knowledge of accounting terms, principles, concepts, and formulas will stay with you for the long haul.

To help you along, you can also sign-up for Basic Accounting: The Insider's Guide. It is a complimentary monthly publication that provides you with further learning assistance.

Enjoy yourself. Take the time you need to master the basics.

Again, this site is designed with the absolute beginner in mind, so you shouldn't get TOO frustrated :)

The goal here is to learn basic accounting.

Stay focused and have fun.