The difference between bookkeeping and accounting is explained quite simply. Bookkeeping refers to an organizational unit of a company that is responsible for bookkeeping. Accounting, on the other hand, is a branch of business administration with the aim of monitoring the flow of goods and money.

As the results of the survey commissioned by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch among people interested in this course show, online evaluations are the main source of information for 51% of those interested in the course. 27% of those interested in the course already know the school from which they request additional information for the accounting clerk course. Based on recommendations, 22% order their information about schools and the courses they offer. Other reasons for ordering detailed school information are indicated by various free text responses from survey participants: "course times", "online search results", "location is ideal for me", "internet", "because it is closest", "no specific reason", "came across it on the internet", "by chance", "close to where I live", "Google search", "due to online courses", "by searching the web" and "close to where I live and work", "interested in online study", "location", "location close to home", "close to where I live", "discovered online, haven't read any reviews yet", "looking for, preferably, online courses", "already completed CT there", "came across it while browsing and think it's a good offer", "further education as I want to work in Switzerland" and "individual coaching appealed to me".

According to a survey conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, 71% of those interested in the accounting clerk course are considering whether the course is really the best choice for their future career. 17% show interest in the course on the education platform because it is frequently mentioned in job advertisements. 12 % enquire about the further training course in accounting due to a recommendation. In our experience, people interested in the course value the accounting clerk course as an intermediate qualification on the way to becoming a finance and accounting specialist. But it is also appreciated by those who have been working in the field for many years without a qualification, as survey participants confirm with their statements "...I didn't pass the federal accountant exam X years ago, this intermediate qualification didn't exist back then", "it's just about time :-)", "to deepen my knowledge", "changing jobs after 10 years in the field requires a diploma" and "the days of "generalist accountants" are over". However, training is also a good option for career changers, as the answers "retraining for health reasons", "I want to work in the finance/accounting world" and "come from accounting, want to return to my profession and need to refresh my knowledge" show. Others simply want to develop further: "I would like to complete this course as I already work in a fiduciary office and would like to continue my education", "interested in further training", "I would like a career change and have already completed the Commercial School 1 course at school", "moving to Switzerland to be with my boyfriend", "commercial degree and interested in finance", "promotion", "after entering this field of activity", "am a numbers person" and "very interested in the job market in this specialist area".

The accounting clerk course usually lasts 2 semesters - i.e. 1 year. It is usually completed while working. However, depending on the intensity of the course, the training can also take up to two years. Please contact the training institutes directly for the exact duration.

The tasks in accounting clerk jobs are:

• Independent management of simple customer accounts
• Post accounts payable, accounts receivable and possibly general ledger
• Preparing quarterly and annual financial statements
• Initiate payments
• handle the dunning process
• Processing tax returns
• Can independently carry out fiduciary processing tasks for mandates
• Provide qualified support in more complex fiduciary cases

The accounting clerk qualification is a diploma from the VEB association, the VSK association or the edupool.ch association. The value of the training lies more in the confirmation of appropriate qualifications for a clerical job in accounting than in a salary increase. The degree opens up subsequent career development opportunities through admission to the professional examination for specialists in finance and accounting. According to surveys conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, only around a third of graduates were able to benefit from an immediate pay rise. There will certainly also be subsequent salary increases if further professional experience with the new qualifications is gained after graduation. You can calculate your salary opportunities with the statistical online salary calculator. Anyone who completes the professional examination following the accounting clerk training will definitely have a positive impact on their salary development. The motivation for attending this further training should therefore not only be a higher salary. After all, by expanding your personal skills, attending further training also offers you better opportunities on the job market and thus the possibility of a more exciting job.

An accounting clerk earns 5,325 francs per month. The salary range of the majority of the salaries surveyed is between 4,580 and 6,065 francs. The average gross annual salary for accounting clerks is therefore just under 70,000 francs.

An accounting clerk works in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Balance sheet and income statement
• Cost center accounting and wage calculations
• Dunning and tax law
• Dealing with known key figures
• Other administrative activities

To become an accounting clerk, you should ideally have the following qualities:

• Flair for numbers
• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Confidentiality
• Loyalty

If you have these qualities, you will find both your training and your later work in accounting easier.

The continuing education, further training in accounting (accounting assistant) is suitable for the following people:

• Employees in accounting
• Newcomers, career changers or those returning to accounting
• People who would like to acquire and certify their accounting clerk skills through continuing education, further training in accounting clerk
• Persons who wish to train as a specialist in finance and accounting with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education and do not yet meet the admission criteria
• Trainees or self-employed persons who want to acquire comprehensive specialist knowledge in accounting

Do you see yourself in this target group? Then you should seriously consider continuing education, further training in accounting.

In continuing education, further training in accounting provides participants with sound specialist knowledge in:

• Financial accounting
• Value added tax
• Social insurances
• Financial management
• Cost accounting

In short, the Accounting Clerk course provides the necessary knowledge to be able to carry out qualified and operational work in financial and management accounting independently.

A distance learning course to become an accounting clerk teaches the course content in the form of structured self-study and therefore does not require attendance at a school. This means that the course can be completed at any time and from any location. The individual study program takes about the same amount of time as the classroom-based course. Of course, if someone invests a lot of time in training, the distance learning course to become an accounting clerk can also be completed in less time. Thanks to its high degree of flexibility, a distance learning course offers a good work-life balance. Other advantages include lower costs, equal recognition and the respect of many employers. However, distance learning also requires good planning, perseverance and a lot of self-motivation. The exchange with other students, group work and building a network is more difficult with this form of learning. When choosing your form of education, be honest with yourself and consider your needs and your learning style. Then you will find it easier and more relaxed to complete your studies to become an accounting clerk.

You can become an accounting clerk with specific training:

• Awareness and image
• professional benefit
• Skills and perspectives
• 10 advantages
• Wages
• Experience participantsandExperience report from course leaders
• Self-test
• AdvisorField of education Accounting, controlling, fiduciary services

The requirements for an accounting clerk course are usually a business degree, a commercial diploma or an equivalent qualification as well as knowledge of accounting. However, the admission requirements vary depending on the training provider. Check with the individual schools to find out which prerequisites are required for training as an accounting clerk. In some cases, admission "sur dossier" is also possible.

In addition to the 4 to 8 hours of classroom instruction per week, the Accounting Clerk course requires additional time for individual study. The weekly learning effort for self-study in the continuing education, further training accounting clerk is a further 3 to 4 hours per week at home. This learning includes regular preparation and revision of the course material, solving case studies, dedicated participation in group work as well as learning group work for regular exchanges and targeted preparation for examinations. A detailed training concept for each subject sets out the intended learning objectives and content. This gives students a good overview of what needs to be completed at home during the accounting clerk self-study course. Of course, lecturers also point out useful supplementary learning content.

According to former participants, you can achieve the following with accounting clerk training:

• Get a taste of accounting
• Build up a foundation in accounting processing
• Acquire basic knowledge in accounting administration
• What you have learned can be put into practice straight away in everyday office life
• Gain more safety in daily work
• Find a job as a career changer or returnee
• Preparation for external examination
• Gain a foothold in accounting as an accounting clerk
• Provide the impetus for completing the social insurance specialist certificate

The Accounting Clerk Edupool course provides a solid foundation for working as an accounting clerk in a company's financial and operational accounting department. The continuing education, further training course Accounting Clerk Edupool enables graduates to acquire the following skills:

• Carry out financial accounting tasks independently
• Correct application of basic knowledge in social insurance
• Security in dealing with VAT regulations
• Collaboration in the annual financial statements and support in the financial management of the company

With the Accounting Clerk Edupool qualification, simple bookkeeping tasks can be managed independently, including posting, filing, payment processing, dunning and VAT accounting. For more complex tasks such as preparing budgets, monthly or quarterly financial statements, balance sheets and income statements, the clerks provide effective support. The Edupool diploma in Accounting Clerk provides access to higher professional education in the form of a Federal Professional Examination and creates the basis for the edupool.ch Fiduciary Clerk training course.

As an Accounting Clerk you have the following opportunities:

• Specialist in finance and accounting with a federal certificate
• Fiduciary with federal certificate
• Business economist HF
• Legal specialist HF