Apply to enroll in an online school that offers an accounting diploma or certificate program. The U.S. Career Institute offers an accounting correspondence certificate program that can be completed in as little as four months. Other certificate programs focusing on specific areas of accounting can be found at Post University Online and Strayer University.
Enroll in an online school offering associate, bachelor and master degrees in accounting. For people looking for more than a certificate program, there are many online options for acquiring an actual accounting degree. University of Phoenix, Walden University Online and American InterContinental University Online offer flexible programs to fit different budgets and completion time frames.
Visit your local library and check out accounting books that teach the various skills you are looking to learn. Many books can teach you the vocabulary and skills needed to understand and practice accounting skills at work and at home.
Visit your local bookstore and purchase books that teach about the different areas of accounting and what you need to know to succeed in these areas. Workbooks with answers are also available to practice specific accounting skills.