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Accounting + AI · online · United States

Start a US bookkeeping career with AI on your side

Learn US bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax and the month-end close online in 7 months, about 2–3 hours a week. AI tools are part of every module, and we help you get ready for your first job.

Next cohort starts Monday, October 26. Enrollment closes in:

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Payment

Pay the way that works for you

Pay in full and save, or split the cost into monthly payments. We'll walk you through the options on a free call.

Save when you pay in full
Monthly payment plan
No obligation to enroll after the call

Why accounting

A steady career that AI makes more valuable, not obsolete

Software already handles a lot of routine data entry. What companies need now are people who can check that work, close the books, explain the numbers and keep client data safe. That's what this course teaches.

144,100

openings for bookkeeping and accounting clerks projected each year in the US

$50,670

median annual pay for bookkeeping and accounting clerks (2025)

$76,500

midpoint salary for a staff accountant in 2026, a common next step with experience

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook; Robert Half 2026 Salary Guide. These figures describe the US job market, not the earnings of our graduates.

Who this course is for

You don't need US experience or an office background

Career changers

Move into a steady office job with room to grow.

Newcomers to the US

Learn US rules, the software and workplace English in one program.

Accountants from abroad

Put your experience to work under US rules and in US software.

Small business owners

Keep your own books and talk to your CPA with confidence.

Course

One career program with AI built in

Bookkeeper holding a paper tape from an adding machine

Career program · 7 months

AI Bookkeeper

12modules, from the basics to the month‑end close

6portfolio projects for your résumé

3industry certifications to prepare for

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For anyone starting a new career in the US or bringing accounting experience from another country. You'll learn US bookkeeping and get comfortable with the software and AI tools companies actually use.

Duration7 months

FormatOnline, live evening seminars

PaymentIn full or monthly

Next startMonday, October 26

Workload2–3 hours a week

RecordingsAvailable 24/7

Certification prepQuickBooks Online (ProAdvisor) · Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional · Xero Advisor

Practice in QuickBooks Online and Xero
US bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax
AI tools for reconciliation, month‑end close and reporting
Business English and an AI interview trainer
Help with your résumé and job search

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How learning works

Learn the theory, then use it right away

Instructors and curators keep you on track through the program and into your job search.

Instructors who work in accounting

They show you how the job really works, using the tasks you'll face at work.

Practice in real software

QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel and Google Sheets, on realistic cases.

Job search support

A US-style résumé and practice interviews with our AI trainer.

Professional English

The terms, documents and workplace conversations you'll need, plus interview prep.

A personal curator

Keeps you organized and supports you when things get tough.

Portfolio projects

Six work samples you can show employers and add to your résumé.

Curriculum · AI Bookkeeper

12 modules from basics to the month-end close

Live seminars plus a 24/7 platform with lessons, quizzes, vocabulary and homework for every module.

Accounting fundamentals

Double-entry, US GAAP basics, cash vs accrual, chart of accounts, journal entries.

QuickBooks Online

Company setup, banking, customers, vendors, products and services, reporting.

Receivables and payables

Invoicing, collections, bills, vendor management, 1099 contractors and W-9s.

Bank and card reconciliation

Reconciling accounts, tracking down discrepancies, cleaning up messy books.

Payroll

W-4 and I-9 onboarding, gross-to-net, FICA, FUTA and SUTA, Forms 941, 940 and W-2, employee vs contractor.

Sales and use tax

Physical and economic nexus, registration, taxability, exemption certificates, filing.

Business tax awareness

Entity types, Schedule C, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, estimated taxes, working with a CPA.

Month-end and year-end close

Accruals, prepaids, depreciation, close checklists, financial statements.

Managerial accounting

Cost behavior, break-even, budgets, variance analysis, class and location tracking.

Excel and Google Sheets

Lookups, pivot tables, reconciliation templates, data cleanup.

AI, ethics and data security

Prompting, reviewing AI output, client confidentiality, IRS data security, internal controls, fraud prevention.

Business English and career

Client emails and calls, US workplace norms, résumé, LinkedIn, interviews.

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AI learning platform

Our own platform does the heavy lifting

Every student gets personal practice and feedback, and instructors can see who needs help.

Antares AI tutor · Module 4 · Bank reconciliation

My bank balance is $12,480 but QuickBooks shows $12,930. Where do I start?

Start with timing differences. List deposits recorded in QuickBooks after the statement date, then outstanding checks. A $450 gap often means one uncleared deposit. Want a practice reconciliation with this exact case?

Yes, and check my adjusting entry after.

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AI tutor

Answers questions about any lesson, day or night, and creates new practice cases.

Practice simulator

Realistic books with mistakes to find and accounts to reconcile.

Instant feedback

Homework is checked right away, then reviewed by an instructor.

AI interview trainer

Mock interviews, plus help tailoring your résumé and cover letters.

Progress tracking

Curators see when someone falls behind and step in early.

Instructor copilot

Drafts explanations and exercises for instructors to review.

Career support

From résumé to interview

We help you get ready for the job search, and career support continues after the course ends.

Woman preparing for a job interview at her laptop

US-style résuméWe help you present your experience and write a cover letter.
Interview practiceRehearse common questions with our AI trainer.
Hands-on practiceReal work tasks throughout the course.
Job searchWhere to look and how to apply.
After the courseHelp with your next step if you need it.

Six portfolio projects

Set up a company in QuickBooks Online with a full chart of accounts
Clean up three months of books with bank and card reconciliations
Run payroll and prepare a quarterly Form 941 package
Analyze multi-state sales tax nexus for an online seller
Close the month and prepare financial statements
Build an AI-automated accounts payable and close workflow

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The job AI won't take: how to become an accountant in the US

How accounting works in US companies, which software you'll use and how AI is changing the job.

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Frequently asked questions

The price depends on how you choose to pay, and we'll explain everything on a free call. You save when you pay in full, or you can pay monthly.

When does the next cohort start and how long is the course?

The next cohort starts on Monday, October 26. The program takes 7 months.

How does the training work and can I combine it with a job?

On average it takes 2–3 hours a week: live evening seminars plus an online platform with quizzes and homework. Recordings of every lesson are available in your student account 24/7, so the course fits around a full-time job.

What English level do I need?

Intermediate English (about B1) is enough to follow the lessons. Professional English for bookkeeping and interviews is part of the program.

Is the course right for me with no experience in accounting or Excel?

Yes. No accounting experience is required, just basic computer skills. We start with the basics and work up, step by step, to hands-on practice in professional software.

Which software will I learn?

QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel and Google Sheets, plus tools for payroll, payables and receipts, and AI assistants.

Which certificates can I get?

The course prepares you for the QuickBooks Online Certification (ProAdvisor), the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional exam and the Xero Advisor Certification. The exams are run by Intuit and Xero, and the Intuit exam has its own fee. You also receive an Antares Academy certificate of completion.

Do you help with finding a job?

Yes. We help you with a US-style résumé and cover letter, run practice interviews with our AI trainer and show you where and how to apply.

Can I do my own small business bookkeeping after the course?

Yes. You will be able to keep your own books, run payroll and work confidently with a CPA.

What if studying gets hard?

A personal curator supports you through the whole course, and the AI tutor answers questions any time.

About us

How we teach

Antares Academy is an online school that trains accountants for the US market, with AI built into every course.

Student studying bookkeeping on a laptop in the evening

Accounting from scratch

From US bookkeeping basics and QuickBooks practice to your résumé and first job.

AI at the core

Our own platform with an AI tutor, practice simulator and interview trainer.

Study alongside work

About 2–3 hours a week, with every lesson recorded and available 24/7, so you can keep a full-time job while you learn.

Still have questions?

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Contacts

Email: hello@antares-academy.com Antares Academy Inc. 228 Park Ave S, PMB 85451, New York, NY 10003, USA

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