Programs
Business :
Swiss Federal Certificate in Finance and Accounting
Classes begin on January 6, 2026.
Classes will be opened depending on the number of enrolment.
The exam will take place in either 2027 or 2028, depending on your choice.
Duration of training:
12 or 24 months, depending on your choice
Total cost per year: CHF 11,300
This amount includes:
Application fees
Course materials
Questionnaires and revision handouts
Preparation for the final exam
Not included in the cost of the training:
The exam fee is not included. It must be paid directly to the exam office of the Swiss Umbrella Association for Professional and Higher Education Exams.
Target audience
This program is intended for practitioners in the fields of accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, and anyone wishing to update their knowledge.
Career prospects
This training program enables individuals to acquire the skills necessary to hold management positions in accounting and finance within their company, such as:
Chief accountant, financial director
Administrative manager
Fiduciary agent
Admission requirements
A Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC), a high school diploma, a specialized high school diploma, a certificate from a general education school, or an equivalent qualification.
In case that a person does not meet the above the requirements, the following conditions apply:
Four years of professional experience after initial training (CFC or equivalent qualifications), including at least two years of proven experience in accounting and finance.
Training content
Evening classes
5 semesters, approximately 730 periods of 45 minutes
Training begins in January, federal exam in March 2027
Twice a week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Homework between 8 and 10 hours per week
Next session: January 2026 (federal exam in March 2027)
Daytime classes
4 semesters, approximately 730 periods of 45 minutes
Training begins in January, federal exam in March 2027
Friday afternoons, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Personal work between 8 and 10 hours per week
Next session: starting in January 2026 (federal exam in March 2027)
Course content
General accounting
Financial management
Cost accounting
Planning and control
Taxation
Accounting organization
Salaries and social insurance
Law (personal law, contract law, companies, debt collection and bankruptcy, criminal law)
Online courses
We offer the same Accounting and Finance courses whenever and wherever you want online (via e-learning).
FINANCING OF TRAINING BY THE SWISS CONFEDERATION
Candidates taking courses to prepare for a federal exam may receive financial support from the Swiss Confederation. Up to 50% of the cost of courses preparing for a federal certificate or diploma is reimbursed (maximum CHF 9,500 for a federal certificate and maximum CHF 10,500 for a federal diploma), provided that candidates have registered, paid the course fees, and take the federal exam after the courses.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
There are also other support organizations, particularly those specific to certain industries. Some associations or organizations help candidates finance their training. We recommend researching the occupations in your industry.
Objectives
This training course provides participants with the necessary skills in accounting and finance to pass their BFSFC exam.
Prerequisites
Candidates are eligible to take the exam if they:
a) hold the following qualifications:
Federal Certificate of Professional Competence or a certificate from a business school recognized by the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI) or a high school diploma;
Certificate as an accounting assistant with at least two years of training;
Certificate of a professional examination or diploma of a higher professional examination;
Qualification from a college, university, or university of applied sciences.
b) can provide evidence of three years of professional experience.
Professional experience within the meaning of these examination regulations means qualified work in one or more areas of accounting, fiduciary activities, or taxation. The deadline for providing proof of professional experience is the start date of the examination.
c) have no entries in the central criminal record relating to their professional activities..
At the time of registration for the BF exams in the April 2027 session, i.e., no later than June 30, 2026, candidates must:
1- Hold one or more IT qualifications recognized by the examination board: e.g., PU41 Office Integration (Tables & Data) from SIZ, Microsoft Excel Expert (MO-201 exam) from Microsoft;
2- Have successfully completed the online modules in the field of management functions in a timely manner or be able to present one of the following certificates:
3- ASFC Leadership Certificate (Swiss Association for Management Training);
4- ZRK Certificate (Management Training for Senior and Middle Management);
5- CAS in the field of management functions.
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