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Basic course / preliminary course in accounting (cert.): The introduction to the art of double-entry bookkeeping with an accounting course

A basic accounting course or preliminary accounting course is aimed at interested people with or without previous knowledge. In one to two months, the accounting course imparts the basic knowledge that will enable you to enter further commercial training or take on a business management role.

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Get fit for your career with an accounting course, basic course or preliminary accounting course

A basic course or preliminary course in accounting is an introduction to bookkeeping and is aimed at interested parties who need to prepare thoroughly for a course of study or higher vocational training in accounting and therefore need an introduction to bookkeeping. Such an accounting course is also ideal for people who have already learned how bookkeeping works during their basic education, but who have not done so for a long time and their knowledge has faded. Then this is an ideal refresher course, which once again teaches the very basic basics and bookkeeping for beginners.

It is very important to already have some basic knowledge of finance and accounting, especially before continuing education at the professional certificate/professional examination level (e.g. in business management or retail). A solid foundation is laid within a few days or a few evenings (such a preliminary course usually lasts around 20 lessons). The accounting course, basic course or preliminary accounting course covers the following accounting topics:

  • Finance and accounting
  • Legal aspects
  • Balance sheet structuring and accounting
  • Book business transactions correctly
  • Income statements
  • Posting records
  • Double-entry bookkeeping
  • Movement of goods
  • Multi-level income statement
  • Repetition, exercises and exams

Would you like to find out more about the content and procedures or the costs and course dates? Are you looking for specific offers for an accounting course, basic course or preliminary accounting course in your area and would you like to get an overview of which schools offer courses in accounting for beginners? At Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you will find offers for introductory accounting courses at a glance. Order comprehensive course information from suitable providers directly online using the inquiry form, secure a place on the next course or arrange a personal consultation with course leaders.

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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.

In an accounting course, you learn depending on the scope:

  • Accounting principles
  • Legal basis
  • Accounting
  • Account management / Chart of accounts / Chart of accounts
  • Journal / General ledger
  • Simple bookkeeping / double-entry bookkeeping
  • Cost accounting
  • Purchasing and selling goods
  • Inventory
  • Value added tax
  • Balance sheet and income statement
  • Threshold analysis
  • Calculations
  • Financial accounting
  • Depreciation and amortization
  • Accounts receivable losses, bad debts
  • Accounts in transit, provisions
  • Analysis of the annual financial statements
  • Annual financial statements
  • Calculating interest
  • Foreign currencies

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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Tösstalstrasse 37
8400 Winterthur
Wirtschaftsschule KV Winterthur
(5.3) Very good 13 13 Ratings (100% )
Personal, practical and high-quality - as a leading regional commercial training center, we are your educational partner for recognized, practice-oriented and business management training in the heart of Winterthur.
Strengths: Personal, practical and high-quality - these are our values.
Region: Ostschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Winterthur
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Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
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KV Bildungsgruppe Schweiz
kv edupool
Online-Unterricht
Address:
Andreasstrasse 15
8050 Zürich
HSO Business and Computer Science School
HSO's range of training courses is deliberately wide-ranging - so we can offer you the opportunity for lifelong learning. Our training and further education courses are intelligent, cleverly thought out and networked. Wherever you start and successfully complete your training with us, we offer you the connection to your next further education goal. HSO's educational offerings range from federal certificates of proficiency, professional certificates, diplomas and postgraduate diplomas to European-recognized Bachelor's courses and globally accredited Master's courses.
Strengths: Over 60 years of experience | 10 locations | 4 starts per year | Direct application in your own practice | Personal support | Lecturers are specialists | State-of-the-art teaching methods
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Aarau, Baar, Basel, Bern, Luzern, Rapperswil, Solothurn, Thun, Zürich Altstetten, Zürich Oerlikon
Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
ACBSP
hfw
HRSE
ODEC
Swiss Marketing
edu-suisse
eduQua
Address:
Verena-Conzett-Strasse 23
8004 Zürich
SIU - Swiss Institute for Entrepreneurial Training
(5.2) Very good 132 132 Ratings (96% )
Success is no coincidence - grab your chance for promotion with SIU now!

- Find the right continuing education, further training that suits you
- Benefit from excellent success rates and first-class continuing education, further training
- Our content is continuously adapted to the latest industry requirements - in collaboration with leading employers, professional associations and experienced lecturers from the field

You've laid the foundations with your apprenticeship - now it's time to move on:

- Deepen your knowledge in business, retail and electrical engineering
- Benefit from modern teaching methods such as hybrid teaching
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Your advantages at SIU:

- Part-time continuing education, further training at numerous locations in Switzerland
- Flexible offers that can be optimally combined with your job
- Continuing education, further training at the highest level, adapted to your industry
- Lecturers from the field
Strengths: High level of practical transfer, personal support, industry-specific teaching materials, lecturers from the field, proven online model, location assessments
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Tessin, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Bern, Basel, Zürich, Olten, Luzern, Sargans, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Paudex
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IQNet
ISO 21001 SQS
Address:
Emil Frey-Strasse 100
4142 Münchenstein
kv pro AG
(5.1) Very good 11 11 Ratings (100% )
As kv pro, we are committed to higher vocational training and are one of the largest providers of part-time continuing education, further training in the commercial sector in the region. Originating from the continuing education, further training and management training of the KV Basel commercial school (Basel-Stadt) and Avanti KV Weiterbildungen (Baselland), we have been shaping the commercial education system in the region for more than 150 years.

We are committed to high quality standards in order to provide our customers with the best possible preparation for the professional challenges of our time. We see ourselves as a partner on the career path of our participants.

At our teaching locations in Basel, Liestal and Münchenstein, we offer continuing education, further training in all commercial specializations and at all common (NQF levels). The majority of our experienced lecturers come from the private sector.

kv pro is supported by the Kaufmännischer Verband Region Beide Basel, the employees' association for business people.
Strengths: High level of practical transfer, personal advice and support, up-to-date teaching materials, lecturers with practical experience, location assessments, many years of experience.
Region: Basel
Sites: Basel, Liestal, Münchenstein
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Blended Learning
Bundesbeiträge
Cambridge English
KV Bildungsgruppe Schweiz
kv edupool
ODEC
Online-Unterricht
Address:
Dreilindenstrasse 75a
6006 Luzern
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Expand your accounting skills with the flexible online courses from online-kurs.ch.
Benefit from high-quality teaching materials, practical live webinars and personal support from experienced instructors. Choose from a wide range of courses on financial accounting, business accounting, taxes, social insurance and financial management. With the popular certificates and course certificates, you will increase your value on the job market and open up new career opportunities.

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Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Liechtenstein, Ostschweiz, Virtuelles Klassenzimmer, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Luzern
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NBW Further training in business administration
Founded in 1998 and today one of the leading providers of courses in the vocational training system - a success that is no coincidence.

To achieve a top position as a young school in this highly competitive market, special qualities are required: excellent teaching staff, perfect organization and infrastructure, well thought-out training controlling and - most importantly - proximity to the customer. From the first consultation, to support during the training, right through to the graduation ceremony: the NBW school management is there for its customers.
Region: Bern, Zürich
Sites: Schönbühl, Zürich
Institut für berufliche Aus- und Weiterbildung IBAW
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Would you like to take off professionally? Support your employees with customized further training? The IBAW offers high-quality, practical training courses for private individuals and companies/institutions at various locations in Switzerland.

The offer includes the following areas:

- Finance and accounting
- Management and business administration
- Human Resources
- Commercial offers
- Office & ECDL
- Marketing & Sales
- Project and service management
- Business informatics
- System and network technology
- Digital Collaboration and Transformation
- Graphic Design
- Coding and data science
- Web design and development
- Microsoft certifications
Strengths: The Institute for Vocational Education and Training IBAW offers high-quality, practical training courses for private individuals and companies/institutions throughout Switzerland.
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Aarau, Baden, Basel, Bern, Horgen, Luzern, Olten, Rapperswil, Thun, Zug, Zürich
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