Muss ich unbedingt einen Kurs besuchen, um zur Höheren Fachprüfung in Rechnungslegung zugelassen zu werden?

You do not necessarily have to attend a preparatory course in order to be admitted to the Higher Professional Examination (HFP) to become an expert in accounting and controlling. However, you should be aware that you will not only need to demonstrate a little knowledge in this area for the examination, but that the requirements for candidates are very high in order to be able to fulfill your future professional responsibilities. You can try to pass the exam without a preparation course, but this will cost you an exam fee of currently CHF 3,400 (as of April 2023), which you will have to pay in advance.

You can repeat the exam twice. A preparation course usually lasts three to five semesters, during which you will be trained in detail and prepared for the exam. If you feel that you are able to work on what you need to learn independently over an equally long period of time, you can make the attempt if you have sufficient self-discipline, but experience has shown that this is not recommended. Please find out about the courses and examinations at some schools first, obtain the examination regulations and the guidelines for the HFP diploma in Accounting and Controlling and consider whether you really have sufficient discipline and stamina to meet the examination requirements independently.