Advertising Disclosure

At AccountPro Institute, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains our commitment to honest marketing, our relationships with partners, and how we handle sponsored content related to our accounting and bookkeeping education services.

Our primary goal is to provide valuable, accurate information about professional accounting education while being completely transparent about any commercial relationships that may influence the content we share. We are committed to maintaining the trust of our students and website visitors through clear disclosure of all advertising relationships.

Effective Date: August 1, 2025 | Last Updated: August 3, 2025

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Educational Software and Tool Partnerships

AccountPro Institute maintains affiliate relationships with various educational technology providers and accounting software companies. These partnerships allow us to:

  • Provide students with discounted access to professional accounting software like QuickBooks and Excel
  • Offer educational resources and training materials at reduced costs
  • Receive commission when students purchase software through our recommended links
  • Access updated training content and certification programs for our instructors

Important Note:

When we recommend software or educational tools, we may receive a commission from purchases made through our links. This does not affect the price you pay, and we only recommend tools that we genuinely believe benefit our students' learning experience.

Job Placement and Career Services Partnerships

We maintain relationships with accounting firms and businesses in Sri Lanka to facilitate job placements for our graduates:

  • Partner companies may provide financial support for our job placement services
  • We may receive placement fees when our graduates are successfully hired
  • Some employers sponsor specific training modules relevant to their industry needs
  • Career fair participation may involve sponsored events and promotional opportunities

Educational Content and Resource Partnerships

Our course materials and educational resources may include content from partner organizations:

  • Licensed educational content from professional accounting bodies
  • Industry publications and research materials provided through partnership agreements
  • Guest lecture series sponsored by accounting firms and professional organizations
  • Certification programs co-developed with industry partners

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

All sponsored content on our website and marketing materials is clearly identified:

  • Sponsored blog posts and articles are labeled as "Sponsored Content" or "Paid Partnership"
  • Promotional materials feature clear disclosure statements
  • Advertiser-influenced content includes prominent disclosure notices
  • Social media posts about partnerships include #sponsored or #ad hashtags
  • Email newsletters clearly distinguish between editorial content and promotional material

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we partner with brands or organizations for promotional content:

  • We maintain editorial independence and provide honest assessments of products and services
  • Sponsored content aligns with our educational mission and student benefit standards
  • Financial relationships are disclosed at the beginning of sponsored content
  • We reserve the right to decline partnerships that don't align with our educational values

Content Authenticity Standards

Even in sponsored content, we maintain our commitment to accuracy and educational value. All recommendations, whether paid or unpaid, are based on our genuine assessment of benefit to students pursuing accounting careers. We do not compromise our educational integrity for commercial relationships.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant educational content:

  • Google Ads and Google AdSense for targeted educational advertising
  • Social media advertising platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn) for course promotion
  • Professional network advertising relevant to accounting and bookkeeping careers
  • Educational platform partnerships for cross-promotional opportunities

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Our advertising practices may include:

  • Retargeting ads to show relevant course information to previous website visitors
  • Interest-based advertising for individuals researching accounting education
  • Geographic targeting focused on the Sri Lankan market
  • Career-stage targeting for appropriate course recommendations

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized ads. For detailed information about our cookie practices and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Advertising Preference Management

You have control over your advertising experience:

  • Adjust your browser settings to limit tracking cookies and personalized advertising
  • Use Google Ads Settings to control personalized advertising across Google services
  • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
  • Modify social media advertising preferences directly on platform settings
  • Contact us to request removal from specific marketing lists

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

  • Website browsing behavior and page views related to course interests
  • Geographic location for locally relevant course offerings
  • Device and browser information for appropriate ad formatting
  • Referral sources to understand how you discovered our educational programs

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

You have the right to access, modify, or delete personal information used for advertising purposes. You can also withdraw consent for personalized advertising at any time. For more information about your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.

Transparency Commitment

AccountPro Institute is committed to following international best practices for advertising disclosure, including guidelines similar to those established by regulatory bodies for transparent marketing practices. We believe that honest advertising builds trust and helps students make informed decisions about their educational investments.

All our advertising and promotional content is designed to provide genuine value to individuals seeking accounting education and career advancement. We regularly review our advertising practices to ensure they meet the highest standards of transparency and ethical marketing.

If you have questions about our advertising practices, sponsored content, or would like to report any concerns about misleading advertising, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of advertising integrity.