Key Highlights
Introduction
Remote accounting work for US SMEs, startups, CPAs, and clients is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in commerce, economics, finance, or accounting—including college students without CA, CS, or MBA degrees.
- Cost Advantage: Compete effectively with US accountants who charge up to $300/hr by offering services at $10/hr.
- Ease of Access: Post-pandemic, remote work acceptance has broadened job opportunities beyond traditional fields like coding.
- Earning Potential: Work 200 hours per month at $10/hr to earn up to $2000.
- Practical Requirements: Just need to know US GAAP and use accounting software like Quickbooks, Xero, Wave, and Zoho Books.
What is unique about this course
- US Accounting Skills: Gain a broad set of skills in US accounting and bookkeeping, preparing you for remote freelance opportunities and global client acquisition.
- Learn Key Software: Master essential tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoho by the end of the course.
- Market-Specific Expertise: Acquire capabilities tailored to the needs of small to medium-sized US businesses, as well as law and CPA firms.
- Profile Building Assistance: Get help creating professional profiles on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn.
- Interactive Expert-led Classes: Participate in dynamic classes with expert guidance and real-time doubt resolution.
- Personalized Support and Feedback: Benefit from a dedicated course anchor and receive actionable feedback on assignments to improve your performance.
Who should take this course
- Students in Relevant Fields: Commerce, accounting, finance, economics, or taxation students in college seeking additional income.
- Remote Job Seekers: Graduates or professionals from a commerce background (BCom/MCom) looking for remote work opportunities.
- Income Boost Seekers: Individuals earning less than 1 lakh per month who want to increase their earnings.
- Aspiring International Freelancers: Anyone from commerce, finance, accounting, or economics backgrounds aiming to build an international freelance career.
- Home-Based Professionals: Those needing to work from home with access to a computer and stable internet connection.
Learning Objectives
- GAAP Proficiency: Develop a thorough understanding of GAAP to govern U.S. financial reporting and accounting practices.
- Financial Statement Mastery: Learn to create and analyze financial statements effectively.
- Software Proficiency: Master essential accounting software like Quickbooks, Xero, and Zoho for efficient bookkeeping.
- Financial Reconciliation Skills: Gain skills in payroll processing and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
Money-back guarantee
If you take this course, follow it diligently for a month, do all the exercises but still do not find value in it, or not able to understand or follow it or not find it good for any reason, we will refund the entire course fee to you. It is a 100% money-back guarantee with only one condition, you must pursue it properly for a month. If you don’t find it valuable after that, get your entire money back.
Testimonials
With over 5 years of experience in US tax, and accounting. Dushaynt joined Skill Arbitrage in May 2023 to secure international freelancing projects. By July 2023, with the support of the Skill Arbitrage team, He secured his first freelancing project on Fiverr. He has completed 7 projects on Fiverr and he earned a total of $5100. These projects not only validated his skills but also served as a testament to the effectiveness of skill arbitrage in connecting freelancers with opportunities.
In January 2023, Priya began a career transition with LawSikho, moving from the Indian to the US market. With over 5 years of experience in accounting and tax compliance, she updated her LinkedIn profile with the team and secured her first US freelancing project. She faced numerous challenges, completing 6-7 projects from LinkedIn and Twitter, and earning $4000 from the US Market. In March 2024, she registered her LLC, marking a significant milestone. Grateful for the team's support, Priya's journey exemplifies resilience and growth.
Certification
Certificate cobranded by Skill India + NSDC
This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India.
You will receive a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion. This is how the certificate from NSDC and Skill India will look as per the current applicable format (may change as per the approval authorities):
Sample Certificate

Training Methodology
Live Online Classes
Engage in video-based online classes where you can interact, ask questions, and receive personal feedback.
Convenient Class timings
Classes are scheduled post-work hours, typically on Sunday afternoons or weeknights at 8-9 PM.
Take-home assignments
Each session includes a relevant take-home assignment to reinforce learning through practical application.
Feedback Sessions
Benefit from weekly follow-up sessions to receive feedback and resolve doubts both live and via online forums.
Online Faculty
Senior Associate at Skillarbitrage
Associate at Skillarbitrage
A seasoned finance professional with 23+ years of experience across banking, academia, and corporate consulting. A first-attempt Chartered Accountant, he has worked with leading institutions like ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, and Saraswat Bank, and has taught at COEP Technological University, D.Y. Patil University, and MNLU. His core strengths include credit risk, financial analysis, internal controls, compliance, and project finance. He currently trains professionals at LawSikho in US GAAP,
US CPA, CA
Note: This is an indicative list of our guest faculty members and not an exhaustive list. We may change the faculty members at any point based on availability.
Potential Employers or Clients
- Public accounting firms
- Freelancing
- Corporate finance departments
- Small and Medium size companies
- Startups
- Non-Profit Organizations
- CPA’s
- Industry-specific roles
- Anyone who is doing business
Syllabus
Financial disclosures
Assets and Liabilities
Reporting of income and expense
Cash flows for the period
Capital instruments
Dividends on ordinary equity shares
Derivatives and other financial instruments (cash flow and fair value hedges)
Derivatives and other financial instruments (net investment hedges)
Functional currency and presentation currency
How to account for financials in a hyperinflationary economy
Earnings-per-share (diluted)
Related party transaction
Related party transactions
Segment reporting
Discontinued operations
Post-balance-sheet events
Interim financial reporting
Course Plan
Above prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges.
-1 online live class/ week
-2 practical or drafting exercises per week
-Get digital access to entire study material
-Hardcopy study materials- available on additional charges.
-Access on LMS, Android & iOS app
-Instructor feedback on assignments
-Unlimited doubt clearing sessions.
-Instructor led course with online live classes
-Online exams (give exams as per your convenience on given time slots)
-Certificate (by courier)
-CV enhancement
-Coaching for professional networking
-Training for writing and publishing articles
-Internship & Job Support
-Interview preparation guidance
-Access to updated content online for 3 years
-Top students are recommended to law firms and companies (as applicable)
