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Welcome to the Real Life Accounting (RLA)
Integrated Accounting Program
ENROLL TODAY and join over 2,000 students from more than 30 different countries around the world who are currently taking or have graduated from the RLA course. Read their testimonials and find out what they have to say.
Available Courses
Why Take Both Courses?How do the courses differ?
Do you need both?
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Find out if these courses are for you!
Evaluate your accounting training needs.
The HEART of Accounting - A 4-hour introductory course in accounting essentials. Includes a bonus section with 100 practice journal entries. Available in two formats:
- E-book (PDF) download $54.00.
- Printed spiral bound workbook $59.00 plus $6.00 shipping.
Accounting for Non-Accountants - A comprehensive 20-hour ONLINE course in accounting basics. Certificate of Completion awarded upon graduation. Available by subscription:
- One year course subscription $99.00.
- One year renewal $9.95.
View a sample Certificate of Completion (PDF)
Instructor Assistance
Need help or have a question regarding your accounting class work? For immediate assistance simply call or e-mail John Day, course author. Need consulting on non-course accounting problems? Click here to submit a request and for the fee schedule.
Accounting Articles
Take advantage of our storehouse of over 120 articles related to small business accounting issues and solutions. These articles provide excellent supplementary reading for those taking the Real Life Accounting courses. The articles are packed full of examples of journal entries, tips and techniques used by professional accountants you will never find in a textbook.
The articles are organized by theme and available to all visitors whether you sign up for a course or not. They are written in plain English for the non-accountant. To find a topic you are interested in click here.
FREE Accounting Resources
- Accounting for Non-Accountants BLOG. This is where John and Barbara Aue, CPA answer accounting questions from the general public.
- Dream or Nightmare: Four Must Do’s Before Starting A Small Business – e-book (PDF) John’s popular little handbook on avoiding business quicksand. Over 50,000 downloads.
- Other accounting resources:
- Business calculators
- Accounting dictionary
- Accounting model template (debits & credits)
- Blank forms for a bank reconciliation and general journal entry
- Links to other useful accounting website
Frequently Asked Questions
Any unanswered questions can be found here. Or, contact John Day directly.
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