Meet Your Instructor
Matthew Lopes
Instructor, Co-Founder & CFO at M7
From Bookkeeper to 7-Figure Firm: My Journey and Yours
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. I was born in Canada and began my journey in bookkeeping and accounting over 12 years ago, working alongside M7. From early on, I realized that doing “just the basics” in accounting wasn’t enough. If I wanted to build something that would last and scale, I needed a rock-solid foundation—and that’s exactly what I set out to create.
I dove headfirst into learning everything I could. I studied accounting, became a certified QuickBooks specialist, read every book I could get my hands on, and—most importantly—I applied everything I learned in the real world with real clients. Fast forward to today, I’ve helped build a 7-figure accounting firm with multiple locations, each proudly holding 5-star ratings on Google. That kind of success doesn’t happen overnight—it’s the result of consistency, high standards, and a lot of hard work behind the scenes.
After constantly getting messages from other accounting firms asking, “Do you know someone we can hire?” I realized something important: the industry needs training that actually works. That’s why I created Bookkeeping 101—a course built from everything I’ve learned and taught to my own team, and now, it’s ready for you.
Whether you’re a student looking to launch a new career or a business owner wanting to get a handle on your finances, you’re in the right place. Because the truth is: if you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business. And running blind? That’s just not an option.
This course is packed with all the knowledge I’ve gained over the years. I’ve worked closely with our CEO, Marcos Lopes, and Adnan Khan, CPA and FCCA, to make this training clear, practical, and easy to follow. You’re holding a powerful tool—and I want you to make the most of it.
Let’s get started. I can’t wait to walk through this with you.
With the M7 Bookkeeping 101 Course, You’ll Learn How to:
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Understand bookkeeping fundamentals and the accounting cycle
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Choose between cash and accrual methods
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Set up and manage your chart of accounts
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Record transactions and journal entries correctly
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Track revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities
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Read key reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
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Apply Canadian sales taxes (GST/HST/QST)
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Handle payroll basics and deductions
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Close the month with confidence
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Use QuickBooks to analyze your financials
The Team of Experts Who Created This Course
Our team of accounting experts—some of whom helped create this very Bookkeeping 101 course—bring real-world experience and insight to client business. At M7 Group, we go beyond numbers to become your trusted financial partners, delivering tailored strategies that help North American businesses save money and grow every tax season.
Marcos Lopes
PCP - Founder and CEO
Matthew Lopes
Co-Founder and CFO
Adnan Khan
CPA, FCCA - Virtual CFO
Carla Cristiane
Accounting Manager
Kevin Lopes
Accounting Manager
Martin Zilz
Senior Accountant
Ravi Gautam
Senior Accountant
Alan Inacio
Accounting Manager
Marco Aurélio
Accountant
Wendel Almeida
Bookkeeper
Bhawesh Bisht
Bookkeeper
Daniel Gonçalves
Bookkeeper
Marcel Canhada
Bookkeeper
Anna Lira
Client Success
Rodrigo Genz
Developer
Denilson Roberth
Marketing
Before You Ask
Upon successful completion of the Bookkeeping 101 course, you’ll be eligible to apply for job opportunities at M7 Group™. Check out current openings on the M7 Portal. In fact, all of our Tax Experts from Brazil and India began their journeys with this very course.
While completing the course does not guarantee employment at M7, it does prepare you to compete for roles with us and with our growing network of accounting partners across Canada and the U.S.
We created this course after consistently being asked by other accounting firms if we had trained professionals available for hire—now we do, and you could be one of them.
Tuition includes all books and materials, which will be delivered online. All you need to bring is a pencil and a willingness to learn. Calculators are recommended, but not required. During the course you can download the materials to your mobile device or tablet. Once your online session is complete, you will no longer have access to the course materials.
As an M7 student, you get exclusive member discounts on future courses and products—including our upcoming Tax Pro program. It’s our way of supporting your continued growth.
If you attend, participate, do the quizz, and listen to the instructor, you should have no problem succeeding.
We stand behind Bookkeeping 101 with a 100% satisfaction guarantee—because we know the value of what we’re delivering. In fact, we’ve never had a refund request so far.
If you complete the course up to Class 10 (the end of Module 2), apply what you’ve learned, and still feel it’s not the right fit for you, we’ll refund your full purchase. No questions asked, no hassle.
You’re welcome to watch all video lessons and download the PDF guides up to Class 10—that’s part of the deal. After that point (Module 3 and beyond), refunds are no longer available, as we ask students to fully commit to completing the journey through Class 26.
This is our way of giving you a risk-free opportunity to explore the course with confidence.
Study english with only two requirements: Love numbers and English! Recommended English Level: B1 (Intermediate)
*We do not require an English language test for enrollment. However, by purchasing this course, you acknowledge that a minimum level of English proficiency—B1 (Intermediate)—is recommended to successfully follow the lessons and understand the content of the bookkeeping course. Please note that M7 Figures is not responsible for any learning difficulties resulting from insufficient English skills.
No, a college diploma or university degree is not required to register for the course.
This program includes 26 classes divided into 7 modules, combining theory with hands-on training using bookkeeping software.
All instruction is delivered online through virtual, instructor-led video lessons. Assignments and exams are completed independently, at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Certificates of Accomplishment are awarded to students who achieve a minimum score of 70% on course quizzes.
Yes! Once you complete the Bookkeeping 101 course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion directly on the course platform. It will be signed by your instructor, Matthew Lopes; our CEO at M7 Group™, Marcos Lopes; and our in-house CPA, Adnan Khan—making it a valuable credential to showcase your achievement.
