Correspondence course

Accounting correspondence course

Secure account assignment according to SKR 03 and SKR 04

This distance learning course is held in German.
The distance learning course teaches you how to use the accounting system competently, from the correct application of posting techniques to the complete annual financial statements. You will be introduced step-by-step to all postings using account assignment in accordance with DATEV SKR 03 and SKR 04 in a practice-oriented manner. This will provide you with a sound and secure basis for your bookkeeping and valuable tips for your day-to-day work. You learn flexibly, regardless of location and adapt the learning pace to your individual needs. The 9 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 participants .

The course was organized by the Haufe Akademie designed and is certified with the seal of quality of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, 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 correspondence course "Accounting" is examined and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7374020.

 

Technical management

Danuta Ratasiewicz has designed this distance learning course for you. She will teach you everything you need to know for professional bookkeeping in a compact and practical way.
Learning unit
Legal basis of accounting
Legal basis of accounting

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Subject of accounting and document organization.
  • Accounting tasks.
  • Legal basis of accounting.
  • Types of profit determination and their significance for the accounting routine.
  • Obligation to keep double-entry accounts.
  • Principles of proper accounting (GoB).
  • Profit and loss account.
  • Stocktaking and inventory list.
Learning unit
Accounting techniques, chart of accounts, sales tax
Accounting techniques, chart of accounts, sales tax

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Structure of the balance sheet and statement of financial position.
  • Electronic balance sheets.
  • Changes in inventories in the balance sheet.
  • Types and cycle of accounts.
  • Creating and posting accounts.
  • Personal accounts.
  • Closing of accounts.
  • Simple and compound accounting records.
  • Managing and closing balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
  • DATEV chart of accounts SKR 03 and SKR 04: structure, numbering and account assignment.
  • The nature of sales tax.
  • Posting of sales tax.
  • Advance sales tax return.
Learning unit
Practical financial accounting compact
Practical financial accounting compact

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Valuation rules: Acquisition and production costs.
  • Postings in the area of fixed and current assets.
  • Maintaining equity, provision and liability accounts.
  • Typical business transactions in the income and expense area.
  • Reports in the accounting department.
Learning unit
Payroll accounting
Payroll accounting

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Basics and methods of wage/salary postings.
  • Forms of remuneration and statutory deductions.
  • Non-wage labor costs.
  • Personnel expenses for special groups of people.
  • Important notifications and forms.
Learning unit
Bookkeeping and accounting of fixed assets
Bookkeeping and accounting of fixed assets

Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric

  • Intangible assets.
  • Property, plant and equipment.
  • Selected practical problems in accounting for property, plant and equipment.
  • Accounting for financial assets.
  • Presentation of the statement of changes in fixed assets.
  • Differences between tax and commercial balance sheets.
Learning unit
Bookkeeping and accounting of current assets
Bookkeeping and accounting of current assets

Author: Prof. Dr. Dejan Engel-Ciric

  • Accrual of fixed and current assets to other items.
  • Supplies.
  • Valuation of receivables and other assets.
  • Valuation of marketable securities.
  • Cash on hand and bank balances.
Learning unit
Borrowed capital - provisions and liabilities
Borrowed capital - provisions and liabilities

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Forms and characteristics of liabilities.
  • Liability valuation in commercial and tax law.
  • Types and characteristics of provisions.
  • Creation and reversal of liabilities and provisions.
  • Liabilities.
Learning unit
Annual financial statements with year-end postings
Annual financial statements with year-end postings

Authors: Michéle Schwirkslies , Jean Bramburger-Schwirkslies

  • Intensive repetition of the balance sheet and income statement.
  • Successfully managing the annual financial statements.
  • Recognition and reconciliation of fixed assets, including depreciation and amortization.
  • Recognition and measurement of individual current asset items.
  • The presentation of equity.
  • The treatment of provisions and liabilities.
  • Accounting options, requirements and prohibitions.
  • Preparations for the end of the year.
  • Notes and management report.
Learning unit
Analysis of annual financial statements and valuation differences
Analysis of annual financial statements and valuation differences

Author: Prof. Dr. Jörg Wöltje

  • How do I carry out an annual financial statement analysis?
  • Which balance sheet items will change when converting accounting from HGB to IFRS?
  • What is the scope for accounting policy under IFRS?
  • Preparation of the balance sheet and income statement for the annual financial statement analysis.
  • Vertical and horizontal balance sheet analysis.
  • Determination and calculation of performance and financial ratios.
Online seminars
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
  • training training: Income tax
  • training training: International trade transactions - third country
  • training training: Posting with documents
Additional content
Benefit from additional content
Benefit from additional content
  • Legal text HGB.
  • Specialist database: Haufe Finance Office Professional (free for 6 months).
  • Book "Correct account assignment from A-Z".
  • Insight into cost and activity accounting

E-exam certified financial accountant

You can complete the distance learning course with an e-exam . The prerequisite for this is completion of the "Distance learning course in accounting" and additional participation in the "Practical financial accounting compact" training . If you book the distance learning course, the seminar and the exam at the same time, you will receive a 15% discount. Further information can be found at "Distance learning course certified financial accountant".

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

  • They know the principles and legal basis of accounting.
  • They understand the significance of receipts and can interpret, organize and store them.
  • You know the account assignment according to DATEV SKR 03 and SKR 04.
  • They understand the essence of VAT in theory and practice.
  • You post all current business transactions correctly.
  • You are familiar with the typical year-end closing entries.
  • They know the structure of the balance sheet and the income statement and can analyze both.

Learn how you want

Digital: Download PDFs and learn conveniently on your tablet or PC.

Classic: You will receive all learning units as printed documents no later than seven days after the start date.

 

Recommended for

Employees from the fields of accounting, finance and bookkeeping who would like to acquire sound specialist knowledge or expand or update their existing knowledge. newcomers and career changers as well as entrepreneurs who would like to manage their bookkeeping independently.

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Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

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Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

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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With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Further recommendations for "Distance learning accounting"

Attendees comments

"Because there were no fixed learning times, I was able to set my own pace. The learning concept was also very good, I never felt alone."

Karin Deile
Plastiroute GmbH, Mühlheim

"The written course is very practice-oriented. I was able to apply a lot of it directly in my day-to-day work."

Blanka Ludewigt
HÄRING GmbH, Goldbach

"The distance learning course contains high-quality materials and covers all relevant topics. I have Haufe Akademie my best experiences so far."

Ewelina Kreider
Herrenberg

Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course in accounting"

4.3 from 5
with 44 ratings
training content:
4.4
Content comprehensibility:
4.1
Practical relevance:
4.1
Trainer expertise:
4.3
Participant orientation:
4.5
Method variety:
4.4
Digital learning for individuals
Booking number
30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT
approx. 80 hours
Online
8 Events
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approx. 80 hours
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This training is available as part of course:

Distance learning course certified financial accountant

This distance learning course is also available with a certificate!

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15.06.2025
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
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approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

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€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
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€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

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15.07.2025
Booking number: 30307
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€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.08.2025
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
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approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.09.2025
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.10.2025
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.11.2025
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.02.2026
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

15.03.2026
Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

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Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

Booking number: 30307
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this 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.: +49 761 595339-01

 

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