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Certificate in German GAAP Fundamentals (Advanced)

Learn German accounting principles and GAAP fundamentals in English, enhancing financial skills and knowledge internationally
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Course content

1

Financial Statement Presentation

2

Revenue Recognition Principles

3

Asset Valuation Under German Gaap

4

Liability Measurement And Classification

5

Equity And Reserve Accounting

6

Deferred Tax Accounting

7

Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Segment Reporting Requirements

9

Leasing Accounting Under Hgb

10

Financial Instruments And Hedge Accounting

11

Impairment Testing Of Fixed Assets

12

Provisions And Contingent Liabilities

13

Disclosure Requirements For The Notes

14

Accounting For Intangible Assets

15

Banking And Financial Institution Reporting

16

Real Estate And Investment Property Accounting

17

Corporate Restructuring And Mergers

18

Tax Adjustments And Reconciliation

19

Audit And Assurance Standards For German Gaap

20

Ethical Considerations In Financial Reporting

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James Mitchell
GB · Course completed

The Certificate in German GAAP Fundamentals (Advanced) perfectly matched my learning goals. The course broke down the complex classification rules for assets and liabilities, allowing me to prepare a full consolidation of our UK‑German joint venture within two weeks of completion. The lecture notes and case‑study workbook were exceptionally clear and up‑to‑date, and the live webinars with the instructors helped me resolve real‑world issues instantly. Overall, the programme was professional, highly relevant, and exceeded my expectations.

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Jessica Rivera
US · Course completed

I signed up for this course because I needed a solid grounding in German GAAP for a new client project. The material was laid out in an easy‑to‑follow way—especially the video lessons on revenue recognition and the downloadable templates for balance‑sheet preparation. I was able to draft a German subsidiary’s financial statements on my own after the hands‑on exercises, which saved my team a lot of time. The experience was relaxed yet thorough, and I’m happy with the practical skills I walked away with.

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Ananya Patel
IN · Course completed

Wow! This course was a game‑changer for my career. I finally understand the nuances of depreciation schedules and asset revaluation under German GAAP, and I could immediately apply them to the quarterly report I was preparing for my boss. The instructors used real‑world examples—from a German manufacturing firm to a tech startup—making the concepts stick. I’m thrilled with the depth of knowledge I gained and would recommend it to anyone looking to master German accounting standards.

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Zanele Dlamini
ZA · Course completed

The program was exceptionally detailed, covering everything from the introductory overview of the German Commercial Code to the advanced treatment of complex financial instruments. Each module included a thorough reading list, interactive quizzes, and a capstone case study that required me to reconcile IFRS and German GAAP figures for a multinational corporation. The course materials were well‑structured and the supplemental webinars answered my specific audit‑related questions. This rigorous approach has sharpened my analytical skills and boosted my confidence when advising South African clients with German subsidiaries.





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