Basic course / preliminary course in accounting (cert.)  (Region Basel):
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An online accounting course is also possible. The advantages here are that you can usually take part regardless of time and place. It is also usually possible to start immediately. Learners can set their own pace. However, personal support is often offered to clarify any questions.

Financial accounting courses are courses on financial accounting. These basic accounting courses often teach knowledge at the level of the KV degree. This then helps for later further training or for applications such as opening, managing and closing accounts or preparing a balance sheet and income statement.

A bookkeeping course for the self-employed teaches you how to do the bookkeeping for a sole proprietorship with as little effort as possible. Depending on turnover (sales revenue of at least CHF 500,000 in the previous financial year), there is a bookkeeping obligation for self-employed persons and sole proprietorships. In order to comply with this, you need basic knowledge.

With bookkeeping courses, you can get to know financial accounting from the ground up. This basic knowledge opens the door to higher vocational training in accounting, but the knowledge is also useful in many other areas. With a certificate or school diploma, you can prove the knowledge you have acquired.

As a rule, there is no general prior knowledge required for an accounting course. A certain affinity for numbers is of course helpful. Sometimes basic commercial training or employment is also required. PC skills are also often a prerequisite for attending the course.

An accounting course provides in-depth knowledge in the field of financial and business accounting. The content can vary depending on the duration of the course and the provider. Typical topics are

• Accounting basics
• Legal regulations and framework conditions
• Introduction to accounting
• Chart of accounts, chart of accounts and account management
• Structure and function of journal and general ledger
• Simple and double-entry bookkeeping
• Basics of cost accounting
• Booking the purchase and sale of goods
• Creation and evaluation of the inventory
• Calculation and booking of VAT
• Structure of the balance sheet and income statement
• Carrying out a threshold analysis
• Calculation of prices and costs
• Financial accounting in detail
• Calculation and recognition of depreciation and amortization
• Dealing with bad debt losses and del credere
• Transitory postings and provisions
• Analysis and interpretation of the annual financial statements
• Preparation of complete annual financial statements
• Calculating interest in accounting
• Booking of transactions in foreign currencies

An accounting course offers a practical introduction to the world of figures and provides an in-depth understanding of financial relationships in everyday business life. Whether as an introduction to the profession, as a refresher or as preparation for continuing education, further training - the content taught is versatile.

Important: The specific content may vary depending on the school and course provider. It is advisable to enquire directly with the desired school to find out which topics are covered. Questions can be easily forwarded to the appropriate school using our contact form.

An accounting course for beginners systematically introduces the subject and requires no prior knowledge. The course is suitable for private individuals who would like to learn more about bookkeeping and can imagine working in this field at a later date. Such a course can be used to acquire basic knowledge or everyday knowledge and to get a taste of the field.

Accounting courses are available for:

• Self-employed persons, so that the legal requirements for bookkeeping can be met
• Employees in finance or management who have an overview of upcoming costs and income - cost transparency simplifies processes and reduces costs
• Management to recognize cash flow problems at an early stage and generally be able to make decisions on investments etc. more quickly