Expert in Accounting and Controlling (HFP) (Region Ostschweiz):
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Do I have to attend a course in order to be admitted to the Advanced Specialist Examination in Accounting?
You do not necessarily have to attend a preparatory course in order to be admitted to the Higher Professional Examination (HFP) to become an expert in accounting and controlling. However, you should be aware that you will not only need to demonstrate a little knowledge in this area for the examination, but that the requirements for candidates are very high in order to be able to fulfill your future professional responsibilities. You can try to pass the exam without a preparation course, but this will cost you an exam fee of currently CHF 3,400 (as of April 2023), which you will have to pay in advance.
You can repeat the exam twice. A preparation course usually lasts three to five semesters, during which you will be trained in detail and prepared for the exam. If you feel that you are able to work on what you need to learn independently over an equally long period of time, you can make the attempt if you have sufficient self-discipline, but experience has shown that this is not recommended. Please find out about the courses and examinations at some schools first, obtain the examination regulations and the guidelines for the HFP diploma in Accounting and Controlling and consider whether you really have sufficient discipline and stamina to meet the examination requirements independently.
Do I already need professional experience in this field for the continuing education, further training to become a certified expert in accounting and controlling AFPE?
In order to be admitted to the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Accounting and Controlling, you must provide evidence of professional experience of varying length. For example, if you have another federal professional certificate, an Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), an Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), a College of Higher Education or a University of Applied Sciences, you must provide evidence of at least three years of professional experience by the time the examination begins. In the case of a Federal Professional Examination in Finance and Accounting, at least two years must be proven. In this case, professional experience is deemed to be qualified work in the financial sector. In addition, there must be no entry in the central criminal record and participation in the 3-day management workshop (organized by the responsible body) is mandatory.
What tasks does a certified expert in accounting and controlling perform?
As a certified expert in accounting and controlling, you perform the following tasks:
- Develop controlling systems:
- Establishment and further development of the finance and accounting organization
- develop strategic and operational controlling systems for different areas of the company
- Establish an internal control system (ICS)
- Create reports
- Develop and implement financing and liquidity planning
- Analyze and plan finances:
- Analyzing and optimizing a company's finances and liquidity
- Edit taxes
- Integrate data into company databases
- Applying controlling systems
What responsibilities does an "expert" in accounting and controlling usually have?
An "expert" in accounting and controlling usually has the following responsibilities:
- Upper squad
- Responsibility for department and personnel mostly from SMEs
- Great responsibility within the Group, as accounting and controlling influence the entire company
- Handling confidential data entails great responsibility
- Responsible for good personnel management
- Transparent communication within the company and in an international environment
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