Best free accounting and finance courses (2026)
We rank free accounting and finance courses by completeness, teaching quality, how current they are, and how well the language suits Pakistani learners. Every course is an official upload by its teacher or institution and costs nothing to watch.
Last updated Oct 2026.
#1
Accounting Basics for Beginners (Accounting Stuff)
Accounting Stuff · English · 17.1 h · Beginner
Verdict: The friendliest start to accounting: debits, credits and statements made clear.
#2
Financial Accounting: Full Course (Edspira)
Edspira · English · 25.7 h · Intermediate
Verdict: A full financial accounting course, chapter by chapter.
#3
Corporate Finance (Aswath Damodaran, NYU Stern, Spring 2025)
Aswath Damodaran · English · 37.9 h · Advanced
Verdict: A complete NYU Stern finance course from a well-known valuation teacher.
Comparison
| Course | Teacher | Course audio | Hours | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Basics for Beginners (Accounting Stuff) | Accounting Stuff | English | 17.1 | Beginner |
| Financial Accounting: Full Course (Edspira) | Edspira | English | 25.7 | Intermediate |
| Corporate Finance (Aswath Damodaran, NYU Stern, Spring 2025) | Aswath Damodaran | English | 37.9 | Advanced |
How we choose: our course quality bar · All accounting and finance courses
Questions
- Can I learn accounting online without a degree?
- Yes, enough for bookkeeping and junior accounts work, especially with Excel and an accounting package. Professional titles such as CA or ACCA still need their own exams.