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Practical training

Specialist
in Finance
and accounting

For the successful completion of the federal certificate of
specialist in finance and accounting.

🗓️ Next session: class schedules are tailored to your timetable

⌛️ Duration : 7, 12 or 18 months (4 to 6 hours per week)

📍 Format : videoconference or face-to-face with course materials

🎓 Diploma course Yes (eduQua), with the title of specialist in finance and accounting + Obtaining the federal diploma of specialist in finance and accounting if you pass the exam.

🏷️ Price Depending on the course you choose. Contact us for a free quote. Possibility of a Confederation grant of 50% towards tuition fees.

Duration : 7 months to 14 months 

Number of participants maximum 15 per group

Language French, English or German

Format videoconferencing or face-to-face

Certifying training : Yes (eduQua), with the title of specialist in finance and accountancy + Award of the federal certificate as a specialist in finance and accountancy upon passing the examination

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Context and issues

In Switzerland, SMEs account for more than 99 % of commercial enterprises and provide around two-thirds of jobs in the commercial sector. For these organisations, as for large companies, having a strong background in finance and accountancy is essential: to ensure the reliability of the accounts, to anticipate cash flow requirements, to have a firm grasp of Swiss tax law and to inform management decisions.

This expertise offers concrete career prospects. The median annual salary for qualified accountants is CHF 101,000, with some earning as much as CHF 183,000 a year. Developing one’s skills is therefore an asset when moving into accounting and finance roles with greater responsibility.

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Standard programme

  • I. Basic principles of accounting: Introduction to key concepts, Swiss accounting standards.
  • II. Financial management: Analysis of financial statements, cash management.
  • III. Tax law: Basic principles of Swiss taxation, taxation of businesses and individuals.
  • IV. Management control: Budgets, variance analysis, performance indicators.
  • V. Audit and Review: Audit techniques, regulatory compliance.
  • VI. Financial and strategic planning: Long-term planning, risk analysis.
  • VII. Accounting information systems: Accounting software, cybersecurity.
  • VIII. Ethics and responsibility in finance: Approach to ethical standards and professional responsibilities in the field of finance and accounting.
  • IX. Human resources management and payroll accounting: Fundamental principles relating to salaries, social insurance and Swiss legal obligations.
  • X. Financial project management: Tools and techniques for planning, budgeting and monitoring financial projects.
  • SKILLS ACQUIRED

  • Accounting and closing of accounts in accordance with Swiss standards.
  • Preparation and monitoring of financial budgets.
  • Analysis of balance sheets and profit and loss accounts.
  • Preparation and optimisation of tax returns.
  • Effective cash flow management.
  • Implementation of cost accounting systems.
  • Conducting internal audits and controls.
  • Application of company and contract law.
  • Clear presentation of financial data.
  • Strategic financial management advice.

  • Contact us to customise this training course (content, format, language).
«This course prepares participants to master the key aspects of accounting, financial management and management control. It enables them to develop recognised expertise that is directly applicable in a business setting, whilst thoroughly preparing them to obtain the federal certificate.»
Simon Pawolleck
Simon PawolleckChief Executive Officer
Nicolas Vialis, CFA and CAIA, is an experienced investment professional and trainer. A graduate of EPFL and holder of a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from HEC Lausanne, he brings a practical and structured approach to financial analysis, risk management and decision-making.
Nicolas Vialis
Nicolas VialisExpert trainer

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FAQ

We are an eduQua accredited training centre. This guarantees the quality of your training, as well as strong recognition of your diploma in Switzerland and internationally.

In addition to the finance and accounting specialist certificate that we award you, this training programme prepares you to pass the federal finance and accounting specialist certificate.

What's more, the vast network of companies where OSAM provides training contributes to the value of your certificate.

The examination for the federal diploma as a specialist in finance and accounting is available from Examen.ch. https://www.examen.ch/fr/home.html.

  1. Newcomers to the financial sector : Individuals wishing to gain a basic understanding of the principles of finance and accounting.
  2. Early-career professionals : Employees or managers wishing to deepen their knowledge of finance and accounting in order to strengthen their professional skills.
  3. Certification candidates : Individuals aiming to take recognised examinations, such as the Federal Certificate of Competence in Finance and Accounting.
  4. Financial managers Financial managers and accountants wishing to update their skills and knowledge in light of regulatory changes and best practices.
  5. Entrepreneurs and business owners Business leaders seeking to understand and effectively manage their company's finances.

Please contact us for a quotation.
The price is personalised according to your level, your objectives and the course format you choose.
Payment can be made in several monthly instalments free of charge.

OSAM Formations is recognised by the Swiss Confederation through the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SEFRI) as a training institute for the preparation of federal examinations.

Your preparatory course for the Swiss Federal Certificate of Specialist Competence in Finance and Accounting may be subsidised by the State to the tune of 50%..

The exam is managed by examen.ch. It comprises two to three days of examinations:

  1. Accounting
    Modules concerned : A - G
    Type of test: Case studies
    Duration: 8 hours
  2. Wages and social insurance
    Module concerned: H
    Type of test: Case studies
    Duration: 3 hours
  3. Tax
    Module concerned: I
    Type of test: Case studies
    Duration: 3 hours

The federal diploma is issued by the Confederation through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

This course can be fully customised (content, format, language). Contact us for a free quote.

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