Correspondence course
This distance learning course is held in German.
This distance learning course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals and special features of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) - always in line with the latest legislation. You will learn how to confidently prepare and analyze the annual financial statements, consisting of the balance sheet, income statement, notes and management report, including at group level. You will learn how to account for liabilities and provisions and how to form and release reserves. You will be reliably and thoroughly introduced to topics such as intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, financial assets, current assets and deferred taxes. You learn flexibly, regardless of location and adapt the learning pace to your individual needs. The 10 learning units contain extensive specialist knowledge, exercises, online learning checks as well as reflection and transfer tasks. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and have the opportunity to take an additional e-exam with a graded certificate. You will also receive 6 months free access to Haufe Finance Office Professional. In optional online seminars, you will meet our experts, deepen the specialist content and exchange ideas with other attendees .
The course was designed by the Haufe Akademie and is certified with the seal of approval of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, University of Applied Sciences.
As part of the certification process, the quality and topicality of the content, the structure of the course and the conformity of the advertising claims with the actual training product were intensively examined. The course received a grade of 1.4.
The distance learning course "Bilanzierung nach aktuellen HGB" has been tested and approved by the Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7380721.
Technical management
Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric has designed this distance learning course for you. It teaches you everything you need to know for professional accounting in a compact and practice-oriented form.
Learning unit
Fundamentals of accounting, valuation and reporting in accordance with HGB
Fundamentals of accounting, valuation and reporting in accordance with HGB
Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric
- Normative principles of accounting under commercial law.
- Fundamentals of accounting and valuation.
- Accounting and valuation principles.
- Delimitation of the balance sheet content in terms of reason and amount.
- Mapping of business activities in accounting.
- Publicity.
Learning unit
Presentation of the annual financial statements
Presentation of the annual financial statements
Author: Prof. Dr. Jörg Wöltje
- Preparation of the annual financial statements.
- Balance sheet presentation.
- Profit and loss account (P&L).
- Cash flow statement.
- Statement of changes in equity.
- Disclosure requirements in the notes.
- Notes to the financial statements.
- The management report.
Learning unit
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric
- Intangible assets.
- Valuation of intangible assets.
- Special features of goodwill.
- Property, plant and equipment.
- Prerequisites.
- Valuation of property, plant and equipment.
- Selected problem cases from practice.
- Differences between the commercial balance sheet and the tax balance sheet for fixed assets.
Learning unit
Financial assets
Financial assets
Author: Prof. Dr. Karsten Lorenz
- Financial assets: definition and delimitation.
- Initial and subsequent measurement of financial instruments.
- Investments, loans, securities, company shares.
- Accounting for structured financial instruments.
- Accounting treatment of hedging transactions.
- Requirements for hedging transactions and their accounting treatment.
Learning unit
Current assets
Current assets
Author: Ursula Zickgraf-Gehl
- Recognition of current assets and differentiation from fixed assets.
- Recognition: inventories, receivables and other assets, securities.
- Rating.
- Foreign currency transactions.
- Valuation of receivables.
- Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
Learning unit
Equity and liabilities
Equity and liabilities
Authors: Michéle Schwirkslies , Jean Bramburger-Schwirkslies
- Equity.
- Components of balance sheet equity.
- Capital reduction/increase.
- Mezzanine capital.
- Liabilities.
- Components of liabilities.
- Recognition, measurement and maturity of liabilities.
Learning unit
Pension obligations and other provisions
Pension obligations and other provisions
Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric
- Basic concept of accounting for provisions.
- Recognition of provisions.
- Valuation of provisions.
- Recognition of risks after the balance sheet date.
- Notes to the financial statements.
- ABC of provisions.
Learning unit
Deferred taxes
Deferred taxes
Author: Ursula Zickgraf-Gehl
- New balance sheet-oriented temporary concept and comparison with previous law.
- Measurement of deferred taxes.
- Distribution and transfer ban.
- Recognition in the balance sheet and prohibition of offsetting.
- Use cases of deferred taxes.
Learning unit
Consolidated financial statements and consolidation
Consolidated financial statements and consolidation
Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric
- Principles of preparing consolidated financial statements and group accounting obligations in accordance with HGB.
- Preparation of the separate financial statements for inclusion in the consolidated financial statements.
- Capital consolidation in the case of full consolidation.
- Debt consolidation.
- Elimination of intermediate results.
- Consolidation of income and expenses.
- Equity valuation.
- Quota consolidation.
- Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
- Group Management Report.
Learning unit
Balance sheet policy and balance sheet analysis
Balance sheet policy and balance sheet analysis
Author: Frank Wetzel
- Current development of balance sheet policy and balance sheet analysis according to BilMoG.
- Objectives, measures and instruments of accounting policy.
- Room for maneuver in practice.
- Objectives and principles of practice-oriented balance sheet analysis.
- Selected asset and capital structure ratios.
- Key figures on liquidity and financial strength.
- Performance and return ratios.
Online seminars
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
- training training for the learning unit "Current assets"
- training training for the learning unit "Financial investments"
- training training for the learning unit "Deferred taxes"
Additional content
Benefit from additional content
Benefit from additional content
Specialist database: Haufe Finance Office Professional (free for 6 months)
certified Expert:in for accounting
You can complete the distance learning course with an e-exam. If you book the distance learning course and the e-exam at the same time, you will receive a discount of over 30% on the e-exam. Further information can be found at "Distance learning course certified Expert:in for accounting".
Note on your personal learning environment
In your personal online learning environment, all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. At the same time, you will also find useful work aids, interactive learning checks, additional products for your course and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. If required, we will be happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months.
If you click on "Start free demo" above the start dates on this page, you will get a first insight into our learning environment.
Your benefit
- You will become an expert in HGB accounting.
- You professionally prepare annual financial statements in accordance with HGB.
- You have the necessary know-how for your company's accounting.
- You present your company to the outside world in the best possible way with the annual financial statements.
- You know the scope for structuring that is open to you under commercial law.
Learn how you want
Digital: Download PDFs and learn conveniently on your tablet or PC.
Classic: You will receive all learning units in printed form no later than seven days after the start date.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from accounting, financial accounting, finance, controlling, consolidated financial statements and bookkeeping as well as tax consultancy and analysis who wish to review, deepen and update their knowledge in the field of accounting.
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Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.
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In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!
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Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course in accounting according to the current HGB"
4.7 from 5
with 12 ratings
training content:
4.8
Content comprehensibility:
4.9
Practical relevance:
3.8
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
5
Method variety:
4.7
Digital learning for individuals
Start dates and details
15.07.2025
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.08.2025
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.09.2025
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.10.2025
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.11.2025
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.02.2026
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.03.2026
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
15.04.2026
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
Training is guaranteed to take place
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
Booking number:
30306
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours
Partial payments are possible for this training event .
You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.
1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
Flexible start
Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422
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