The federal diploma as an expert in accounting and controlling often makes it possible to take on a higher management position, a management position or the personnel and technical management of the finance and accounting department. This is also reflected in salary development. The majority of participants usually receive up to 30% more pay in the first two years after completing their training.
In individual cases, the development of the salary as an expert in accounting and controlling depends on other criteria such as industry, region, company or previous education, professional experience and age of the applicant. We would be happy to show you an example to simplify the calculation.
This is how you proceed: Click on "Salarium - statistical salary calculator" below and then on the "Calculate salary" button
Source:"Federal Statistical Office, FSO"
Note: This sample calculation refers to the data of Salarium 2023, this service is temporarily interrupted. Information can be foundhere. A list of other payroll calculator tools is availablehere.
The example salary in our calculation is CHF 7,664.00.
Now go back to the item "Position in the company" and select "Level 1+2: Upper and middle management", resulting in a new average salary of CHF 9,127.00.
Please note: The calculation Expert in Accounting and Controlling is intended as an example and is always a rounded figure. As mentioned above, the salary depends on various factors and can vary considerably.
Laura works as a finance and accounting specialist in a medium-sized consulting company in Lyss. The 23-year-old enjoys her work in accounting, financial planning and controlling. Laura works diligently even under great time pressure. Her line manager appreciates her organizational skills, her trustworthiness and her ability to work in a team. Laura also has a great desire to get to grips with new account plans, statistics and budget figures. In order to deepen her knowledge of controlling, accounting, corporate finance and taxes, she would like to attend further training to become an expert in accounting and controlling. With the Expert in Accounting and Controlling course, Laura would like to develop into a competent contact person for business management, accounting and financial planning issues. After obtaining her federal diploma, she would like to take on a management position in order to design a company's accounting and set up controlling systems. After passing the higher professional examination to become an expert in accounting and controlling, Laura will have new opportunities on the job market and better earning potential.
Financial benefits of further training for experts in accounting and controlling
As an expert in accounting and controlling, Laura will receive CHF 2,476 more per month than before and will therefore have at least CHF 1.14 million more at her disposal by the time she retires than if she had not taken this further training for the higher professional examination.
As this theoretical calculation does not take into account any further salary increases, promotions or interest on savings, the salary can still increase significantly.
Calculation in detail
Advanced training for experts in accounting and controlling HFP:
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(All figures as at November 2022)
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