5 facts about continuing education, further training as an accounting clerk

Participants learn, among other things, financial accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, VAT, social insurance and the basics of cost accounting. The aim is to be able to work independently on typical accounting tasks.

The continuing education, accounting clerk course has a modular structure and covers the following core areas:

• Financial accounting:Fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, account management, accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Value added tax:Correct application of the VAT Act and the proper preparation of VAT statements.
• Social insurances:Accounting and principles of AHV, IV, ALV and BVG.
• Cost accounting:Introduction to operational accounting, costing and contribution margins.

The continuing education, further training course for accounting clerks is not only aimed at people with experience in accounting. Business people, people returning to work or people from other professional fields can also use the course to learn the basics of finance and accounting.

Why the course is suitable for career changers:

• Modular design:The basics are built up step by step in an understandable way.
• No prior knowledge required:The joy of numbers and logical thinking is often enough to follow the lessons.
• Direct applicability:You will learn exactly the skills that are required in everyday office life.

Bookkeeping and accounting skills are required in companies of all sizes - from SMEs to international companies. The employment opportunities in the job market are correspondingly broad.

• Typical tasks in all sectors as an Accounting Clerk
  The core processes remain largely identical across all sectors:
  
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable:Enter, check, assign to an account and pay invoices, monitor incoming payments and carry out dunning procedures.
  • General ledger:Enter current postings and reconcile accounts.
  • Degrees:Perform preparatory work for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Admin & Reporting:Preparing financial reports for management, settling VAT and maintaining contact with authorities or trustees.
• Industry-specific characteristics
  Even if the tasks as an Accounting Clerk are not
  are fundamentally the same, there are industry-specific focuses:
  
  • Fiduciary & Consulting:The focus here is often on client support, the preparation of tax returns and complete bookkeeping for various SMEs.
  • Industry & Trade:Greater involvement in cost accounting (calculations, stock valuation) and merchandise management.
  • Healthcare (e.g. hospitals, clinics):Often closely linked to administration and management.

Many courses last two to three semesters and are designed to be taken alongside work. This allows participants to combine their continuing education, further training with work or returning to work and apply what they have learned directly.

Key data for continuing education, further training Accounting Clerk

• Duration:Usually 2 to 3 semesters (often with 1-2 teaching days per week or in a flexible online/presence model).
• Career change or career jump:Continuing education, further training as an accounting clerk is ideal for lateral entry or as a career boost. It is completed almost exclusively on a part-time basis, allowing you to maintain your current workload and apply what you have learned directly in practice.
• Conclusion:Certificate (e.g. kv edupool, VSH, VEB).
• Career prospects:After graduating, you will be qualified to manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledgers as well as payroll and VAT accounting. It is also the ideal basis for further federal certificates in finance and fiduciary services.

The Accounting Clerk qualification is often used as a first step towards further qualifications - such as the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Finance and Accounting.

Recognized foundation for higher degrees

Recognized degrees are officially recognized by the Association for Advanced Examinations in Accounting and Controlling. This paves the way for the following continuing education, further training:

• Specialist in finance and accounting with Federal Diploma of Higher Education:The course is considered a basic course that seamlessly prepares students for the Federal Professional Examination. In some cases, it is even possible to join the higher course after the first semester.
• Fiduciary clerk:Due to the similar subject structure, a logical and often chosen continuing education, further training.
• Further specializations:Tax specialist or specialist in fiduciary services and consulting.
• Attractive prospects:With this diploma, you will independently take on operational tasks in accounting and relieve management. The salary range in Switzerland is attractive and, depending on experience and region, ranges on average from CHF 60,500 to over CHF 95,500 gross per year.