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What are the admission criteria for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Finance and Accounting?
The following admission requirements apply to the Federal Professional Examination in Finance and Accounting:
- Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Federal VET Diploma), Baccalaureate,
Specialized Baccalaureate, Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), certificate or diploma recognized by the examination board as an accounting clerk, Federal Professional Examination, Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), College of Higher Education, University or University of Applied Sciences and 3 years of professional experience in the field of finance and accounting with a workload of 80%. - or none of the above qualifications and 6 years of professional experience in finance and accounting with a workload of 80%
In addition to all the above conditions:
- A computer science diploma recognized by the examination board
- Online modules in the management area
- No entry in the central criminal register in connection with the professional activity
SERI decides on the equivalence of foreign certificates or diplomas.
Why do people show interest in the "Specialist in Finance and Accounting (BP)" course?
The results of a survey conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch answer this question as follows: 68 % of respondents would like to see whether this course meets their needs. 19 %, on the other hand, say that the title of specialist in finance and accounting with a federal certificate is often requested in job advertisements. The course was actively recommended to 13% of survey participants. The additional comments from respondents revealed three further reasons for their interest in the finance and accounting specialist course:
- Learning content - "It contains exactly the areas that I want to do during my working hours." and "Because I like working with numbers."
- Confirmation of qualification - "My profession is accountant and I have been working as a chief accountant for many years. I would like to have my profession confirmed and improve my knowledge.", "I have already obtained a certificate in the same field in Spain.", "I have completed the Bilanzbuchhalter in Germany and would now like to work in Switzerland. My children are big enough (16, 14 and 13 years old)." and "Adaptation with diploma to my professional experience"
- Expanding knowledge - "deepening existing specialist knowledge", "gaining more experience" and "I would like to expand my specialist knowledge and skills" and "I have already worked in accounting for 3 years. Now my husband is self-employed and I do his bookkeeping. I would therefore like to acquire more knowledge."
What content is taught in the finance and accounting specialist course?
The Finance and Accounting Specialist course prepares students specifically for the Federal Professional Examination. It teaches practice-oriented specialist knowledge from various areas of the financial world:
- Financial accounting
Fundamentals of accounting, preparation of annual financial statements and special topics such as reorganizations and liquidations - Balance sheet and performance analysis
Analysis of balance sheet and income statement, calculation of key figures including DuPont scheme and activity analyses - Law
Relevant legal principles such as contract law, company law, debt collection and bankruptcy as well as criminal law - Cash flow statement
Preparation of financial plans, budgeting of liquidity and analysis of cash flows - Consolidated financial statements
Consolidation of financial statements, legal framework and presentation of subsidiaries - Operational accounting
Cost accounting, calculation, internal data collection and business evaluations - Financial management
Basics of cash management, forms of financing and the use of derivatives for hedging purposes - Investment calculation
Valuation of investments using static and dynamic methods - Organization
Structural and process organization, internal control systems, data security and statutory retention obligations - Taxes
Knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, direct taxes and international agreements to avoid double taxation - Wages and insurance
Accounting and administration of social insurance (AHV, IV, EO, FAK, ALV, UVG, KTG, BVG) and property insurance
The wide-ranging specialist in finance and accounting training enables you to develop sound specialist expertise in all key areas of finance and accounting. It thus creates a solid basis for demanding specialist or management functions in accounting, controlling or financial consulting.
Important: Each school determines the specific content and focus of its training in addition to the Federal Professional Examination regulations. It is therefore recommended that you enquire about the exact course content directly with the desired school.
Which subjects are examined in the professional examination for finance and accounting specialists with a federal certificate?
This learning content is covered in the Finance and Accounting Specialist course and tested in the professional examination:
- Accounting
- Taxes
- Wages and social security
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