If you can, I would invest in paid courses and use the self-teaching methods to supplement it. You might have some questions about certain things you do not understand and its helpful to go to an expert when you get stuck. Assuming that those teachers have had real world background in accouting/business and have worked in the real world using it, their insight would be helpful to your own development. Remember, people are dependent on your knowledge and expertise if you plan to start a business and you want as much of it as you can so you will be dependable.
I put it this way (to use an extreme case). If you ever needed open-heart surgery, would you trust a doctor more who has a.) gone to school and was vetted by other doctors that he knew what he was doing, or b.) one who has only learned online and through reading. School is expensive, but the hands-on experience and expert guidance is well worth it.
I put it this way (to use an extreme case). If you ever needed open-heart surgery, would you trust a doctor more who has a.) gone to school and was vetted by other doctors that he knew what he was doing, or b.) one who has only learned online and through reading. School is expensive, but the hands-on experience and expert guidance is well worth it.