Free accounting course for NCBA members
Learn ranch finance for free
A 6-part accounting course, taught by ag finance experts, now included in your National Cattlemen's Beef Association membership.
Sponsored by Ambrook
Enroll in your free ranch finance course
Build financial strength for your ranch. Enroll in a hands-on ag accounting course, exclusive for NCBA members. Course starts February 11.
Course details
What will you learn in this course?
Master the basics of accounting. Apply them to your ranch. Make stronger business decisions.
Part 1: Accounting basics
Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping: what to track, how to organize records, and how to structure financial statements like a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Part 2: Ranch-specific situations
Understand the unique needs of agriculture, from filing a Schedule F to setting up your chart of accounts in a way that reflects your operation. Get clarity on separating farm and household finances.
Part 3: Make better decisions
Go beyond record-keeping. Learn how to interpret your financials, spot opportunities, and use your books to guide stronger business decisions. Know what's making money, what's not and where to invest next.
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Join live or watch anytime.
An ag finance expert will guide you through 6 sessions designed to help you master your finances. Class meets on Wednesdays. Every session is recorded, if you can't join live.
Extra sessions, to apply your skills.
Optional: Ambrook's team of experts will help you apply classroom concepts to your own books. These sessions are held live on Thursdays, and will also be recorded.
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Customer Stories
Ben Van Dyke
Hyline Angus Ranch
From mental math to enterprise profitability
"Ben Van Dyke went from pen and paper bookkeeping to tracking profitability for his diversified ranch using Ambrook. As a 3rd generation rancher in Montana, Ben knows the importance of evolving his business and growing what matters."
Caroline Wild
Wild Ranch Solutions
How Wild Ranch Solutions provides insights 33% faster
"Before, all of the input and the data-gathering felt like a mountain. It feels more like a hill now."
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FAQs
When does the course begin?
The course runs live on Wednesday evenings from February 11 to March 18. Each session lasts about an hour and is paired with office hours for NCBA Ambrook users – dedicated time to ask platform-specific questions and put the lessons into practice.
Can’t make it live? Recordings will be available to registrants!
What if I can't join live?
No problem! Every session will be recorded and shared with you after class. You’ll be able to watch on your own time, review the material at your own pace, and still follow along with the exercises.
What will I learn in the course?
You’ll learn how to build budgets, cash flow projections, and financial statements so your books are CPA-ready and your business is banker-prepared.
Is this course relevant for all types and sizes of farms?
Absolutely. Whether you raise crops, livestock, or run a mixed operation, the course starts with strong record-keeping foundations useful at any scale. From there, we’ll dig into advanced tools like enterprise-level profitability and balance sheet analysis to give your farm a competitive edge.
Do I need to be an NCBA member to participate in the course?
Yes, you need to be an NCBA member to participate in the course.
You can learn more about membership here.
Do I need to be an Ambrook user to participate?
Not at all! The lessons in this course are valuable no matter what software you use to manage your records.
That said, when you enroll, you’ll also receive a free Ambrook Pro subscription through April 15. Once you activate your subscription, you’ll get the added bonus of regular NCBA-exclusive office hours with Ambrook’s U.S.-based support team so you can master the platform. If you have questions, you can reach out to our team at sales@ambrook.com.
How much time should I plan to commit?
Expect about 1 hour per week for the live session (or recording), plus an optional 1 hour of office hours if you want extra support applying what you learn.
How do I attend?
You'll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to join the course. We’ll provide simple instructions via email (including a link!) on how to join the live sessions and access recordings.