I'm aggregating a set of lists of the best resources for learning accounting for entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and.....accounting professionals.
I'll post a list specifically for IndieHackers once the full list is compiled :)
I divide resources into several levels, depending on how deep you want to go:
"Entry points"—gives the learner course-grained understanding of key concepts, in a format digestible by a general audience. ex: Aesop's Fables.
"1st Hand Interpretations for a Learner"—good books by practitioners with direct interaction with the source of truth that provide a more digestible synthesis for those who wish to gain fluency in the domain. ex: the good academic textbooks
"1st Hand Interpretations for other Experts"—similar to the above except written on a specific topic for someone who is already fluent in the domain.
"Source of Truth"—bodies of knowledge that set a basis for reality in the domain. ex: Federal Accounting Standards, International accounting standards.
"Historical Synthesis"—Adds in the perspective of time and how the domain has developed over time. Ex: historical reviews, books by seasoned experts reflecting on the domain
Best = (Learning * Enjoyment) / $
Books, online courses, podcasts, applications all count.
Got any nominations?
(Also, give me a shout if you want me to send the full list directly to you when it's ready.)
This book was recommended to me a few years back and it really helped to kill the fear around accounting/bookkeeping: https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Intelligence-Entrepreneurs-Really-Numbers-ebook/dp/B005DI8XV2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FK7JIZ7PESSQ&dchild=1&keywords=financial+intelligence+for+entrepreneurs&qid=1586904519&s=books&sprefix=financial+intelligence+%2Cstripbooks%2C156&sr=1-2
Awesome. Thanks for the nomination, @rglover.