Distance learning course Controlling

Cost Accounting, Strategy, and Reporting – Controlling Knowledge for Business Practice

Correspondence course
This distance learning course is held in German.
Cost and Performance Accounting, Strategic Controlling, and Investment Planning—you’ll gain hands-on experience with the key methods and tools of modern controlling. This online distance learning course provides you with in-depth expertise through flexible learning modules—available in both digital and print formats—along with accompanying online seminars for selected modules. You’ll strengthen your planning, analysis, and presentation skills and become a valuable management resource within the company.

The distance learning course "Controlling" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7383421.

Module
Controlling as a management process
Controlling as a management process

Author: Manfred Grotheer

  • Controlling and management by objectives.
  • Task and role of controlling.
  • Integrated controlling: from mission statement to cost center.
  • Control variables for improving the company's results.
  • Center concepts and the purpose of a center organization.
Module
Bookkeeping in the accounting system
Bookkeeping in the accounting system

Author: Danuta Ratasiewicz

  • Building blocks of accounting.
  • Interfaces between external and internal accounting.
  • Planning calculation and statistics.
  • Principles of proper bookkeeping and accounting (GoB).
  • Important legal standards.
  • Balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Module
Cost and activity accounting
Cost and activity accounting

Author: Prof. Dr. Sven Fischbach

  • Basics of cost and activity accounting and definition of cost concepts.
  • Cost accounting subsystems: cost element, cost center and cost unit accounting.
  • Full and partial cost accounting.
  • Flexible standard costing.
  • Multi-level contribution margin accounting.
  • Target costing, life cycle costing, activity-based costing.
Module
Strategy and corporate planning
Strategy and corporate planning

Author: Prof. Dr. Andreas Klein

  • The nature of strategic controlling.

  • Phase I: Target formation.

  • Phase II: Strategic analysis and forecast.

  • Phase III: Strategy formulation.

  • Phase IV: Strategy implementation.

Module
Investment and financing
Investment and financing

Author: Helmut Geyer

  • Plan and evaluate investments.
  • Investment stumbling blocks.
  • Investment analysis: the asset structure.
  • Types of financing and financial planning.
  • Financial analysis: the capital structure.
  • Liquidity analysis: connection between investment and financing.
Module
Reporting I: Modern management reports
Reporting I: Modern management reports

Author: Heinz-Josef Botthof

  • Controlling and information.
  • Requirements for management reporting, reporting information.
  • Preparation of a report and communication of reports.
  • Computer-aided controlling.
  • Designing the content of management reports.
Module
Reporting II: So that reports report something
Reporting II: So that reports report something

Author: Heinz-Josef Botthof

  • The aim of the report as a key success factor.
  • Complete and clear annual reports - but how?
  • Structure and realize tables and diagrams.
  • Present - communicate - convince.
  • Graphs and charts: A comparison of pros and cons.
  • Learning behavior: the four comprehension makers.
Module
IFRS in controlling
IFRS in controlling

Author: Prof. Dr. Gerald Preißler

  • Repositioning of controlling through IFRS.
  • IFRS know-how and differences to HGB accounting.
  • The management approach.
  • Fair value accounting, asset/liability approach, balance sheet orientation.
  • Opportunity for Controller Excellence: Special topics and case studies.
Module
Presentation and moderation for controllers
Presentation and moderation for controllers

Author: Heinz-Josef Botthof

  • Presentation tasks in controlling.
  • The successful presentation: planning, preparation, implementation, follow-up.
  • Dealing with disruptions and special features.
  • Important aspects of controlling presentations.
  • Achieve targeted results through moderation techniques.
  • Budget discussions and planning rounds.
  • Moderation tools and methods.
Module
Project controlling
Project controlling

Author: Thorsten Reichert

  • Project organization as a prerequisite for effective project controlling.
  • Project evaluation and monitoring cycle.
  • Tasks and instruments of project controlling.
  • Project reporting.
  • Finish projects correctly and evaluate them in a targeted manner.
Specialization module
Sustainability measurement & controlling
Sustainability measurement & controlling

Author: Ursula Binder

Optional specialization module:

  • Transformation of the value creation logic - value orientation should once again have something to do with values.
  • From strategy to the holistic anchoring of sustainability in companies.
  • KPIs for measuring sustainability.
  • The successful management of sustainability-oriented decisions.
  • Sustainability as a driver of corporate success and structural change.
  • Portfolio and scenario techniques.
Online seminars
3 online seminars included
3 online seminars included
  • In-Depth Study: Cost and Performance Accounting (120 min.)
  • Advanced Course: Strategy and Business Planning (180 min.)
  • Advanced Course: IFRS in Controlling (150 min.)
Additional content
Benefit from additional content
Benefit from additional content

Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere.

  • 18months of access:No time pressure—you set the pace.  
  • Print & digital:Learn anytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.  
  • Optional online seminars:Expand your knowledge live with experts.  

Your all-inclusive package – guided from start to finish

  • Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We’ll mail your printed study materials to you.   
  • Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content.   
  • Learn together: Join the learning community to ask questions and join study groups. 

Your benefit

  • You are familiar with the key methods and tools of modern management accounting—from cost and performance accounting to investment analysis—and can confidently apply them in a business setting.
  • You will learn how to ensure your company's profitability and liquidity in both the short and long term and how to strategically manage its financial performance.
  • You will prepare insightful management reports and communicate controlling results in a way that actively supports management decision-making.
  • You will strengthen your planning, analysis, and process management skills and become a competent leader within your company.

Certificate available:

Complete your distance learning course with the controller e-exam. You can find all the details in the certified controller distance learning coursecontroller 30349). 

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Recommended for

  • Specialists and managers from various business units who are responsible for controlling tasks or who wish to strengthen their decision-making with in-depth knowledge of controlling.
  • controllers professionals in finance and accounting who are seeking systematic and practical training in controlling.
  • Professionals changing careers and new entrants who want to build up their expertise in controlling in a structured and flexible way.
  • controllers who want to specifically deepen and update their existing knowledge.

 

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Controller: profession, tasks, further training & salary

A controller is responsible for planning and controlling a company's finances and, together with the management, defines further development potential, budget savings and efficiency increases with regard to the company's goals. What is a controller? Key Facts Education Completed business studies Commercial training plus further training as a controller Hard skills Know and understand methods and instruments of controlling Analytical [...]

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Controller: profession, tasks, further training & salary

A controller is responsible for planning and controlling a company's finances and, together with the management, defines further development potential, budget savings and efficiency increases with regard to the company's goals. What is a controller? Key Facts Education Completed business studies Commercial training plus further training as a controller Hard skills Know and understand methods and instruments of controlling Analytical [...]

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approx. 85 hours
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Ratings and feedback from our participants

4.6
45 Ratings
training content:
4.2
Content comprehensibility:
4.7
Practical relevance:
4
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
4.9
Method variety:
4.6
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Doreen Kaesweber
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Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH, Munich
The course gave a very good insight into the various areas of controlling. Many situations are easily transferable to practice and the examples provided illustrate the content of a lesson perfectly.
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Yves Biwer
Confirmed participation
Controller, Agora s.à.r.l. et cie, secs, Esch-sur-Alzette
The written Controlling course has great content quality and is a good alternative for me - from an organizational point of view - in terms of learning. The practical relevance is very good!

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approx. 85 hours

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1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
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€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

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Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.10.2026
Booking number: 30309
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

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01.11.2026
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approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

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01.12.2026
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approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

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01.01.2027
Booking number: 30309
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

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01.02.2027
Booking number: 30309
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
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€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

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01.03.2027
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Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

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Booking number: 30309
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Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Booking number: 30309
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 85 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

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