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EXPERTsuisse AG - Certified tax expert
Tax advice is far more than just numbers and paragraphs. It requires the highest level of professional precision, strategic thinking and strong communication skills. Anyone who works as a certified tax expert operates in the field of tension between law, business and society - and plays an active role in shaping it.
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Tessin, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Zürich, Lausanne
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After successfully completing the examination and diploma thesis, graduates are awarded the federally recognized title of "Certified Tax Expert".

As a tax expert with a diploma, you will acquire comprehensive expertise in tax law and in advising companies and private individuals.

The tax expert training provides in-depth knowledge of national and international tax issues. In addition, analytical and advisory skills are strengthened.

Typical competencies:

  • Sound knowledge of tax law
  • Analysis of complex tax issues
  • Advice for companies and private individuals
  • Strategic tax planning

Conclusion:
The course provides a high level of professional competence for demanding consulting and management tasks in the tax sector.

Tax experts with a federal diploma work in law firms, fiduciary companies, in industry, in multi-national corporations, for tax administrations, the tax justice system or on a self-employed basis.

Training to become a tax expert with a Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: English like HF!) takes 3.5 years.

Comprehensive information can be obtained directly from the provider - conveniently and without obligation using our contact form or the "Ask a question" button.

In order to be admitted to the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for tax experts with a federal diploma, the following points must be fulfilled by the time the examination begins:

  • Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Engl.) or Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: Englisch wie wie wie Dipl. HF))

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  • 4 years of professional experience in Swiss tax consulting

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  • no entry in the central criminal register

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  • Module completions or certificates of equivalence

For individual questions, we recommend contacting the provider directly - quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form or the "Ask a question" button.

In addition to a diploma thesis to be written in advance, the following subjects are examined in the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) to become a certified tax expert:

  • Value added tax
  • Corporate tax law
  • International tax law
  • Taxes on natural persons
  • BUSINESS STUDIES
  • Law
  • Criminal tax law and tax procedural law

Swiss certified tax experts are responsible for complex tax issues and provide comprehensive advice to companies and private individuals.

They often work in management positions and take responsibility for mandates and strategic tax planning. The tax expert training program prepares you specifically for these responsible tasks.

Typical responsibilities:

  • Advice on complex tax issues
  • Responsibility for mandates
  • Tax planning and optimization
  • Ensuring compliance with legal regulations

Conclusion:
Tax experts play a key role in providing financial and legal advice. Find out about specializations and career paths.

In tax expert jobs, you advise companies and private individuals on tax matters and develop optimal solutions.

The tax expert training forms the basis for activities in consulting, fiduciary services or companies. The tasks are varied and demanding.

Typical tasks in tax expert jobs:

  • Preparation and review of tax returns
  • Advice on tax issues
  • Analysis of tax effects
  • Support with corporate structures

Conclusion:
Tax expert jobs offer varied and responsible activities in the financial sector.

After training as a tax expert, there are a wide range of career and specialization opportunities in the finance and consulting sector.

Tax expert training qualifies you for demanding positions in fiduciary, consulting or business. Many graduates take on management positions or specialize further. Self-employment is also possible.

Typical opportunities after training as a tax expert:

  • Management positions in tax or finance
  • Specialization in international tax law
  • Activity in consulting or fiduciary services
  • Self-employment or partnership

Conclusion:
Tax expert training opens up attractive career opportunities at a high professional level. Find out about suitable continuing education, further training or request documents from providers.

Editorial management:

Stefan Schmidlin

Stefan Schmidlin, Educational Counseling, Content-Team Modula AG

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Website of theSwiss Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, Websitewww.berufsberatung.ch(official Swiss information portal for study, vocational and career guidance) as well as websites and other information from professional associations and education providers.

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