Accounting in Switzerland for International Professionals and Expats

Switzerland offers attractive career opportunities for finance and accounting professionals. However, many international candidates face challenges when entering the Swiss labour market because they are unfamiliar with Swiss accounting standards and reporting requirements. This CAS provides a practical introduction to Swiss accounting and financial reporting. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of Swiss Code of Obligations (Swiss CO), Swiss GAAP FER and IFRS and learn how these standards are applied in Swiss companies. The programme combines technical expertise with practical case studies and real-world business applications.

• You will be admitted to the programme with a degree from a university, university of applied sciences, university of teacher education, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent foreign university and at least two years of professional experience.
• If you have a qualification from a higher vocational education institution (Diploma Höhere Fachschule HF, Federal Diploma, Federal Certificate of Proficiency) and several years of professional experience, you will also be admitted to the programme. However, you will be required to attend our Introduction to Academic Study before starting the CAS. Completion of this module is a prerequisite for admission to the CAS.
• In exceptional circumstances applicants may still  be admitted. The head of the degree programme will make a decision based upon your application and extenuating circumstances. Please contact us. If you are admitted, you will in any case attend the course «Introduction to Academic Writing» (in German) before the first CAS.

Specific requirements: Professional experience in accounting, finance, controlling, audit or related fields.

CHF 8'500.-