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Become a certified accountant in Germany
A hands-on course designed for people with migrant background to get you hired — even if you’re just starting
10 000 +
vacancies
€47 000
average salary
No experience
needed
needed
About us
Welcome to DWW Akademie
We work and teach students every day to bring talented people with migration experience into the German labor market, equipping them with relevant digital skills (AI, DATEV, Lexware, etc.), in order to reduce unemployment in Germany and support those who have not yet found their place in the country through education and career assistance.
67%
of students secure
a job within 3 months
a job within 3 months
43 y.o.
average age
of our students
of our students
120
alumni
About you
Live in Germany
for 1+ years?
for 1+ years?
See potential success
in accounting or have
an experience to upgrade?
in accounting or have
an experience to upgrade?
Wish to be helpful and
appreappreciated
in a new country?
appreappreciated
in a new country?
Become an accountant: find a stable job, boost German & get a new social status
Check if you’re eligible for you course
I have experience in finance, speak German B1-B2, need to upgrade skills
I had no experience in accounting, speak German B1-B2 and wish for
a seamless integration into a German labour market
who works as an accountant
at a local Steuerbüro
Civil engineer
I am 54 years old and worked for many years as a civil engineer before moving to Germany. The analytical thinking, precision, and ability
to work with complex data that I developed in engineering helped me a lot in learning accounting. Thanks to these skills, I was able to adapt quickly to German standards and successfully build a new career
as an accountant
Liudmyla, alumna
€10 176/year
Accountant (Buchhalterin)
€37 000 in the first year
To work with companies as
a self-employed accountant, helping them with their bookkeeping
During a course you’ll learn to:
- to apply for a job
- to collaborate with the German team
- to automate routine using AI
During a course you’ll learn to:
- communicate with clients
- process payroll
- record income
Work for a German company and
grow your career as an employee
You will have different job opportunities
Real chances to work in your native language
Most immigrant-owned businesses want someone who speaks their language to handle their accounting
In Germany, every sixth entrepreneur is a foreigner.
Thus, around 22% of companies belong to immigrants.
In Germany, every sixth entrepreneur is a foreigner.
Thus, around 22% of companies belong to immigrants.
What is exciting about working as an accountant in Germany
It’s not only Excel tables: you’re a guide into the complex world of German accounting
What’s exciting? The mix of cultures. You’re often working with international clients and colleagues, which makes the job way more dynamic than people think
The growth opportunities are real. You can start in payroll or finance and move into management or consulting within just a few years
~€60 000 – €120 000
Senior Accountant /
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
~€47 000
Mid-level accountant
~€35 000
Junior accountant
Salary growth with your experience
Salary growth
with your experience
with your experience
Junior accountant
~€35 000
Mid-level accountant
~€47 000
Senior Accountant /
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
~€60 000
– €120 000
– €120 000
Learn in easy German B1–B2
Comprehensive support
until you land a job
until you land a job
Flexible course — no need to quit
your current job to study
your current job to study
Clear step-by-step program
with intermediate certificates
after each module
with intermediate certificates
after each module
Why choose us?
We are your career partner
Course schedule and program
Lohnbuchhalter + Bilanzbuchhalter + Finanzbuchhalter
Course schedule
and program
and program
Lohnbuchhalter + Bilanzbuchhalter
+ Finanzbuchhalter
+ Finanzbuchhalter
Learning how to learn: get to know the platform and course materials, understand how the classes will be conducted
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
- Basics of the German Civil Code (BGB)
- Legal transactions under the BGB
- Managing different types of contracts
- Company management under the BGB
- Basics of business organization and commercial law under the HGB
- Legal aspects of accounting according to the HGB
- Financial reporting under the HGB
- Principles of preparing annual financial statements under the HGB
- Entering company data in DATEV
- German labor law
- Collective agreements and employment contracts
- Basics of social security
- Introduction to payroll taxation
- Personnel management and payroll processing
- Introduction to business accounting (Einführung in das betriebliche Rechnungswesen)
- Accounting and documentation regulations (Buchführungs- und Aufzeichnungsvorschriften)
- Fundamentals of financial accounting (Grundlagen der Finanzbuchführung)
- Procurement and sales management (Beschaffung und Absatz)
- Principles of HR management (Personalwirtschaft)
- Principles of finance (Finanzwirtschaft)
- Fixed assets management (Anlagenwirtschaft)
- Tax-related postings (Buchungen im Steuerbereich)
- Preparing financial statements under commercial and tax law (Abschlüsse nach Handels- und Steuerrecht)
- Performing all these operations in DATEV
- In-depth training in Lohnbuchführung and Buchführung und Jahresabschluss
- German tax legislation
- Classification and principles of taxation
- Legal and administrative tax structures
- Handling taxes and VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
- Conducting tax accounting and preparing tax reports
- Tools of management accounting
- Cost and revenue calculation (Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung)
- Creating management reports
- Liquidity planning
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Principles of accounting under IFRS (Grundzüge der Bilanzierung nach IFRS)
- Recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities (generelle Ansatz- und Bewertungsvorschriften)
- Preparing financial statements according to IFRS requirements
- Enter all incoming and outgoing invoices of a company
- Perform banking and cash operations
- Complete all required year-end accounting procedures
- Prepare a full annual financial statement including VAT
AI in Accounting (KI im Buchhaltungssektor)
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learning how to learn: get to know the platform and course materials, understand how the classes will be conducted
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
- Basics of the German Civil Code (BGB)
- Legal transactions under the BGB
- Managing different types of contracts
- Company management under the BGB
- Basics of business organization and commercial law under the HGB
- Legal aspects of accounting according to the HGB
- Financial reporting under the HGB
- Principles of preparing annual financial statements under the HGB
- Entering company data in DATEV
- German labor law
- Collective agreements and employment contracts
- Basics of social security
- Introduction to payroll taxation
- Personnel management and payroll processing
- Introduction to business accounting (Einführung in das betriebliche Rechnungswesen)
- Accounting and documentation regulations (Buchführungs- und Aufzeichnungsvorschriften)
- Fundamentals of financial accounting (Grundlagen der Finanzbuchführung)
- Procurement and sales management (Beschaffung und Absatz)
- Principles of HR management (Personalwirtschaft)
- Principles of finance (Finanzwirtschaft)
- Fixed assets management (Anlagenwirtschaft)
- Tax-related postings (Buchungen im Steuerbereich)
- Preparing financial statements under commercial and tax law (Abschlüsse nach Handels- und Steuerrecht)
- Performing all these operations in DATEV
- In-depth training in Lohnbuchführung and Buchführung und Jahresabschluss
- German tax legislation
- Classification and principles of taxation
- Legal and administrative tax structures
- Handling taxes and VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
- Conducting tax accounting and preparing tax reports
- Tools of management accounting
- Cost and revenue calculation (Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung)
- Creating management reports
- Liquidity planning
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Principles of accounting under IFRS (Grundzüge der Bilanzierung nach IFRS)
- Recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities (generelle Ansatz- und Bewertungsvorschriften)
- Preparing financial statements according to IFRS requirements
- Enter all incoming and outgoing invoices of a company
- Perform banking and cash operations
- Complete all required year-end accounting procedures
- Prepare a full annual financial statement including VAT
AI in Accounting (KI im Buchhaltungssektor)
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Certificates that you will get
after the course
AZAV Certification (DAkkS)
Confirms that DWW-Akademie meets high standards of educational quality and is authorized to train professionals for the German labor market
Certuria Accreditation and ISO Standards
Allow us to work with the Agentur für Arbeit and issue German certificates officially recognized by the state
Finanzbuchhaltung
Lohnbuchhaltung
German certificate officially recognized by the state
Lexware
MS Office
Jahresabschluss & Bilanzierung nach HGB
Datev
Succesful transformations of DWW Alumni
Payment methods
Full price
Only 10% from an average accountant’s salary
Easy monthly payments during the course
-15% discount
Learn how to get a voucher from our partner companies that will cover up to 64% of a course fee
We will help you build a career as an accountant in Germany
- Lohn-, Finanz- and Bilanzbuchhaltung programs in one course
- Learning in simplified German B1–B2
- Hands-on practice in DATEV through live sessions
- Teachers with real experience from German companies
- German certificates and a portfolio to get a job
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FAQ
All you need for a smooth learning experience is:
- German level: B1–B2
- A computer with a stable internet connection
Yes, you have an option to pay in small monthly payments. But if you choose to pay the full price, you will get a 15% discount.
After the course you will get 7 certificates:
- State-recognized German certificate
- Lohnbuchhaltung certificate
- Finanzbuchhaltung certificate
- Jahresabschluss & Bilanzierung nach HGB certificate
- Lexware certificate
- Official DATEV certificate
- MS Office certificate
After completing the course, you will be able to work in various areas of accounting, including:
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
This course is suitable for both people with prior accounting experience and those who are just starting to learn the profession. If you already have some knowledge, you will be able to deepen it and master modern tools such as DATEV and AI-assisted accounting. If you are new to the profession, the course will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful start in accounting
All you need for a smooth learning experience is:
- German level: B1–B2
- A computer with a stable internet connection
Yes, you have an option to pay in small monthly payments. But if you choose to pay the full price, you will get a 15% discount.
After the course you will get 7 certificates:
- State-recognized German certificate
- Lohnbuchhaltung certificate
- Finanzbuchhaltung certificate
- Jahresabschluss & Bilanzierung nach HGB certificate
- Lexware certificate
- Official DATEV certificate
- MS Office certificate
After completing the course, you will be able to work in various areas of accounting, including:
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
This course is suitable for both people with prior accounting experience and those who are just starting to learn the profession. If you already have some knowledge, you will be able to deepen it and master modern tools such as DATEV and AI-assisted accounting. If you are new to the profession, the course will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful start in accounting
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