Balance sheet accounting with basic controlling

Free of cost

by funding

With DATEV, you will learn how to deal with finances and balance sheets as well as the development of financial processes. With a sound knowledge of controlling, you will be able to carry out cost-efficient business analyses and learn how artificial intelligence is used in the profession.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Fundamentals of Controlling"
    Certificate "Balance sheet accounting with DATEV"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

Controlling basics

Introduction to controlling (approx. 1.5 days)

Controlling as part of the management process

Overview of the various controlling instruments and methods

Strategic and operational controlling


Cost accounting and cost management (approx. 3.5 days)

Introduction to cost and activity accounting

Cost element accounting

Cost center accounting

Cost unit accounting


Cost accounting systems (approx. 3 days)

Actual, normal and planned cost accounting

Partial and full cost accounting

Activity-based costing


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Corporate planning and budgeting (approx. 4 days)

budget planning

Liquidity planning

investment planning


Key figures and key figure systems (approx. 3 days)

Contribution margin

Balanced scorecard


Reporting (approx. 2 days)

reporting

BWA

Data protection in controlling


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Balance sheet accounting with DATEV

National accounting (HGB) (approx. 10 days)

Interim and annual financial statements and management report

The monthly/annual financial statements: Balance sheet and income statement

Overview of annual financial statements and P&L

Fundamentals of tax law, commercial law and company law

Postings required to prepare for accounting with DATEV

Accounting and valuation - asset accounting and annual financial statements with DATEV

Creating a company report/balance sheet report with DATEV


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


International Accounting (IAS/IFRS) (approx. 7 days)

Why international accounting?

The shortcomings of the HGB Investor protection and the principle of prudence

Differences between HGB/IAS

The first introduction in 1998 and the extended introduction in 2005 - The ten-point program

Structure of the IAS and its bodies: conception and implementation

Fair value (IFRS 13) with DATEV

Accounting for fixed assets (IAS 16) with DATEV

Investment property - Investment property (IAS 40) with DATEV

Leasing (IFRS 16) with DATEV

Intangible assets and development costs (IAS 38) with DATEV

Financial assets and liabilities (IAS 37) with DATEV

Segment reporting and cash flow statement - Statement of comprehensive income with DATEV


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Specialist knowledge in the field of accounting is required for this course, previous knowledge of DATEV is an advantage.

After completing the course, you will have basic knowledge of controlling to ensure cost-efficient and realistic business analysis and advice.

You will also be proficient in accounting and reporting and will be able to evaluate and interpret payment transactions using the accounting software DATEV.

The course is aimed at employees from corporate finance and accounting as well as from tax consulting and auditing firms and from controlling.

Employees with a sound knowledge of accounting are in demand across all industries in companies of all sizes, but also in public administrations, associations and organizations. Knowledge of balance sheet accounting in particular makes you interesting for future employers, as the evaluations you carry out form the basis for strategic decisions.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.