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Continuing education, further training in taxes for specialists from the financial and business sectors - to deepen specialist knowledge
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The continuing education, further training in taxation with a certificate provides a practical foundation for activities in the tax, fiduciary and financial sectors.

Participants acquire knowledge of tax returns, tax law, assessments and administrative processes in tax matters. The course is particularly suitable for people who are looking for an introduction to tax-related tasks or would like to expand their knowledge in the area of taxes.

The continuing education, further training is often completed on a part-time basis, is confirmed with a tax certificate and forms a solid basis for further qualifications in tax or fiduciary services.

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The continuing education, further training in taxation with a certificate provides a sound basis for administrative and technical activities in the field of taxation.

Participants learn how to process tax returns, check tax-relevant documents and correctly classify tax issues in everyday working life. Among other things, they learn about direct taxes, VAT, tax law and administrative processes in the tax system.

The continuing education, further training for the tax certificate is particularly suitable for people from administration, fiduciary, finance and accounting or administration who want to specialize in the tax area or take on new tasks.

Many courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and case studies from everyday tax life.

 

Is continuing education, further training for a tax certificate right for me?

Continuing education, further training is particularly suitable for people who:

  • Have an interest in tax issues
  • like to work in a structured and precise manner
  • would like to develop further in the financial or fiduciary sector
  • would like to take on tax-related tasks
  • are looking for a practical specialization

A flair for figures, accuracy and an interest in legal contexts are particularly helpful.

Level of difficulty

Continuing education, further training for a tax certificate is considered practical and accessible, but requires a willingness to deal with legal and tax issues.

The following are particularly important:

  • Precise work
  • Understanding of numbers and relationships
  • Willingness to learn
  • Self-organization for on-the-job learning

Many courses are also suitable for people without in-depth tax knowledge.

 

Career & prospects

A tax certificate opens up various opportunities in the tax and administration sector.

Typical activities:

  • Tax processing
  • Fiduciary support
  • Tax administration
  • Collaboration in finance and accounting
  • Support with tax returns and assessments

The continuing education, further training for the tax certificate can also provide a basis for further training courses in theTaxes division:

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Questions and answers

No in-depth prior knowledge is usually required for a tax certificate. What is important for a tax certificate is an interest in figures, accuracy and commercial understanding. Depending on the course, the following requirements may be helpful:

  • Basic commercial knowledge
  • Experience in office or accounting
  • Interest in legal and financial topics
  • Confident handling of numbers

Many courses are also suitable for career changers. Find out now about admission requirements and suitable continuing education, further training courses.

A tax certificate continuing education, further training is suitable for people who want to acquire the basics of Swiss taxation or deepen their knowledge. Taxation certificate continuing education, further training teaches practical knowledge that can be applied directly in everyday working life. Typical subject areas are

  • Direct taxes
  • Tax returns and assessment
  • Fundamentals of tax law
  • Taxation of natural persons and legal entities

Continuing education, further training is particularly interesting for employees in fiduciary services, accounting or administration. Find out now about suitable courses and further training opportunities.

A tax course provides basic knowledge about the Swiss tax system. In the tax course, you will learn about important tax contexts and practical applications. Frequently covered topics are

  • Structure of the Swiss tax system
  • Tax liability and types of tax
  • Completing tax returns
  • The basics of value added tax

Many courses combine theory with practical examples from everyday working life. Find out now about the content and suitable courses on offer.

If you want to build up specialist tax knowledge, you can do so through courses, certificate courses or continuing education, further training. When building up specialist tax knowledge, both theoretical principles and practical applications are taught. Typical areas of learning are

  • Swiss tax law
  • Tax returns and assessment
  • Value added tax and deductions
  • Tax practice for companies and private individuals

Practical exercises help you to apply your knowledge directly. Find out now about suitable training courses and possible specializations.

Continuing education, further training in taxation enables you to build up or expand your specialist knowledge in the field of taxation. Continuing education, further training in tax allows you to improve your career prospects in fiduciary, finance or administration. The advantages include

  • Practice-oriented tax knowledge
  • Wide range of applications
  • In-service training opportunities
  • Basis for further specialist training

Continuing education, further training is suitable for both career starters and experienced professionals. Find out now about suitable courses and development opportunities.

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Website of theSwiss Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, Websitewww.berufsberatung.ch(official Swiss information portal for study, vocational and career guidance) as well as websites and other information from professional associations and education providers.

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KV Business School Zurich
As the largest commercial school in Switzerland, KV Business School Zurich offers a comprehensive range of continuing education courses at all levels - in line with the motto "no degree without a connection".

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As a school of TREUHAND|SUISSE, the industry association of fiduciaries, STS Schweizerische Treuhänder Schule AG provides you with professional and practice-oriented training and further education at various levels, from the courses for clerks to the fiduciary certificate, the TREX and the Master's degree in fiduciary and management consulting.
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A tax certificate continuing education, further training is suitable for people who want to acquire the basics of Swiss taxation or deepen their knowledge. Taxation certificate continuing education, further training teaches practical knowledge that can be applied directly in everyday working life. Typical subject areas are

  • Direct taxes
  • Tax returns and assessment
  • Fundamentals of tax law
  • Taxation of natural persons and legal entities

Continuing education, further training is particularly interesting for employees in fiduciary services, accounting or administration. Find out now about suitable courses and further training opportunities.

The tax clerk course generally covers the following topics (the names may vary from provider to provider):

  • Financial accounting (e.g. basics of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, annual financial statements, accruals and deferrals, provisions, depreciation and amortization, correct booking of value added tax (VAT))
  • Cost accounting & controlling (e.g. introduction to cost type, cost center and cost unit accounting, budgeting and key figure analysis)
  • Swiss tax system (e.g. income and wealth tax on natural persons, withholding tax, withholding tax)
  • Financial software & practical applications (e.g. introduction to common accounting software (e.g. Abacus))
  • Legal foundations & social insurance (e.g. commercial law foundations in the financial sector, overview of the most important social insurances (AHV, IV, ALV, BVG))

The respective schools are happy to provide detailed information about the course content (the content is determined by the schools themselves). Contact the right school quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form. Alternatively, you can use the "Ask a question" button to speak directly to the right contact person.

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