The Controller Academy
The Controller Academy is an online accounting course with 8 hours of video across 6 modules on month-end close, US GAAP and financial analysis.
About The Controller Academy
The Controller Academy is an online course for accountants who want to move toward a corporate controller role. It offers about eight hours of video across six modules, with 10 CPE credits, lifetime on-demand access, instructor access and a completion certificate. It is catalogued here under Finance & Real Estate, with Finance as its main subject.
Modules start with the accounting equation and recording transactions, then move to period-end close, financial statement analysis and accounts payable management, with close automation also noted. Learners apply US GAAP and accrual accounting. A 14-day refund policy is mentioned. Check the official page for the full syllabus.
What You'll Learn
- The accounting equation and transactions
- US GAAP and accrual accounting
- Month-end close procedures
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounts payable management
Who Is This Course For?
- Staff accountants aiming for controller roles
- Finance professionals refreshing month-end close
- Accountants needing CPE credit
- Bookkeepers moving toward accounting management
- Finance teams learning close automation
Suited to staff accountants and finance professionals aiming for controller responsibilities who want CPE credit.
Why Choose The Controller Academy?
According to the official page, this is a hands-on online course of eight hours of video across six modules, from the accounting equation through recording transactions, period-end close, financial statement analysis, accounts payable and close automation. It carries 10 CPE credits, instructor access, a completion certificate and lifetime on-demand access, as stated on the page. The instructor is Bill Hanna.
Course Highlights
- 8 hours of video
- 6 modules
- 10 CPE credits
- Lifetime on-demand access (per page)
- Access to instructor
- Certificate of completion
- Excel templates and quizzes
- 14-day refund policy
Before You Buy
- Read the full curriculum on the official page and make sure it matches your level.
- Check what's included: updates, community, coaching calls or templates.
- Look for the refund policy and guarantee terms.
- Compare it with the similar Finance & Real Estate courses below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Controller Academy good for beginners?
It starts from the accounting equation but is aimed at accountants heading toward controller roles, so some accounting background helps.
What does The Controller Academy cover?
Accounting equation, recording transactions, period-end close, financial statement analysis, accounts payable and close automation.
Who created The Controller Academy?
Bill Hanna is named as the instructor.
Does it offer CPE credit?
Yes, the official page states 10 CPE credits.



