About Akadian

After 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, my world was rocked by a sudden, unexpected divorce. With no warning, and after two decades out of the workforce, I was faced with having to start making my own money—and fast.

Like so many others, I turned to bookkeeping. In doing so, I stumbled onto three facts that changed everything for me:

1. The accounting industry is hurting—there are too many jobs to fill and not enough highly trained people to fill them.
2. The rapid pace of advancements in software means that there is an ever-growing need for training.
3. The speed of learning accounting is slowed down by too much theoretical book knowledge and not enough actual, hands-on practice to cement learning.

Drawing on my training expertise and unique perspective as a non-accountant, I saw an opportunity to reimagine accounting education. Unlike traditional accountants, I could break down complex concepts into simple, relatable lessons and pair them with fun, hands-on activities, helping learners build practical, real-world skills they could immediately use.

The rollout of QuickNotes happened in 2020. Since then, Akadian Accounting Education has become America’s premier bookkeeper training program and one of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the United States. We’ve trained over 15,000 bookkeepers, helping aspiring accounting professionals bridge the gap between knowledge and skill.

Though we’ve grown, my goal is still the same: equip our students with the confidence, clarity, and practical expertise they need to thrive in an ever-evolving industry, transforming the way accounting is taught—and the future of the profession.