The time required to learn accounting from scratch varies from person to person, depending on the individual's learning ability, learning method, study schedule and other factors. Generally speaking, if you are able to maintain continuous learning on a daily basis and have a systematic study plan, the time to study accounting can be relatively short.
Here are some suggestions and timelines for studying accounting:
Foundation stage (1-3 months): In this stage, you can learn the basic concepts, principles and basic knowledge of accounting, including the basic classification of accounting, accounting equations, accounting vouchers, etc.
Advanced stage (3-6 months): In this stage, you can learn the core knowledge of accounting in depth, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, etc., while learning the operation of accounting software and accounting practice skills.
Practical stage (more than 6 months): While learning, it is recommended to strengthen the understanding and application of accounting knowledge in combination with actual cases and exercises, and improve your practical operation ability by doing questions and mock exams.
In general, if you are able to maintain a certain amount of study time (e.g. 1-2 hours per day) and combine practical practice and application, you can usually master basic accounting knowledge and skills in 6 months to 1 year. However, learning accounting is a continuous process that requires continuous learning and improvement, and it is recommended that you maintain a continuous learning attitude and continuously improve your accounting skills.