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The Bachelor Professional in Accounting program addresses the growing demand in the job market for highly qualified professionals in finance and accounting. It allows graduates to obtain an academic degree without general qualification for university entrance. This part-time, practice-oriented continuing education program offers excellent career prospects in the industry.

Friederike Reichhart
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Mag.a Friederike Reichhart

Head of Program
BPr Accounting
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Duration
6*
semesters
Degree
BPr
Bachelor Professional
University places: up to
24
at 2 WIFI regional offices

* If the accounting certification has been obtained, recognition of the first two semesters is possible in accordance with § 12 of the University of Applied Sciences Act (FHG), allowing students to begin their studies in the 3rd semester.

 

The BPr in Accounting is a university continuing education program according to § 9 of the University of Applied Sciences Act (FHG), leading to the degree “Bachelor Professional (BPr).

The BPr in Accounting is conducted in cooperation with the following WIFI regional offices in Austria:

WIFI Vienna

Mag.a Johanna Hoffmann-Handler, M.A.

Währinger Gürtel 97
1180 Vienna
Tel.: (01) 476-77-5230

Send an e-mail

Download Cooperation Agreement in accordance with § 9 (4) of the University of Applied Sciences Act (FHG) (in German)

WIFI Burgenland

Program

The Bachelor’s program, offered in cooperation with WIFI Vienna or WIFI Burgenland, provides dedicated individuals, who have experience in accounting, the opportunity to deepen their practically acquired knowledge.

The studies do not require a general qualification for university entrance!

As courses are organized part-time the studies can be flexibly combined with employment and help students sustainably expand their skills in the fields of internal and external accounting.

A career with an apprenticeship

To ensure that apprenticeships remain attractive as one of the most important training paths, it will also be possible for apprenticeship graduates in Austria to pursue academic degrees in the future.

Highlights

  • Part-time continuing education program
  • Solid systemic understanding of internal and external accounting
  • Incorporation of current trends in global economic activities
  • No general qualification for university entrance required

Organization

Type of degree program

Part-time continuing education program

100 % online live

Language of instruction

German

Start of degree program

Fall or spring, according to the WIFI regional offices

Application

Fees

€ 18,900 for the entire program (incl. student union fee and examination fees)

For applicants who can have the first two semesters recognized according to § 12 of the FHG due to their accounting certification at WIFI, the tuition fee is reduced by €2,000.

Installment payment over 4 semesters is possible.

Grants & Financing

Here you find an overview of the funding opportunities.

Application

Focus & Qualifications

The program is particularly aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in accounting and expand or deepen their knowledge in accounting and finance-related topics. The continuing education program offers the opportunity to achieve a higher qualification at university level. It represents a successful combination of compact, theoretically grounded knowledge and practical training.

As a graduate, you will be able to take on your own areas of responsibility in accounting and/or controlling, such as leading projects or departments.

After 6 semesters the study program in Financial Accounting completes with the academic title “Bachelor Professional (BPr)”.

If you already hold a WIFI Financial Accounting certification, which allows the recognition of the first two semesters in accordance with § 12 FHG, your study period will be shortened to four semesters (starting your studies in the 3rd semester).

The Bachelor’s program in Accounting is conducted in cooperation with several WIFI regional organizations.

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Curriculum

The structure of the Bachelor’s program in Accounting is organized as follows:

1st semester

  • Basics of Accounting
  • Current Bookings
  • Financial Statements
  • Cost Accounting and Payment Transactions
  • Legal Framework for Accountants

2nd semester

  • Financial Accounting
  • Special Issues in Financial Accounting
  • Cost Accounting and Capital Transactions
  • Tax Law for Certified Public Accountants
  • Corporate and Company Law for Certified Public Accountants      

3rd semester

  • Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Digital Process Management
  • Presentation and Facilitation
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Internal Accounting                               

4th semester

  • Internship
  • Accounting in a Legal Context
  • Accounting in a Business Context
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Corporate Governance                                

5th semester

  • Internship
  • Data Protection
  • Corporate Governance
  • Innovations and Trends in Digitalized Accounting
  • Bachelor’s Thesis Draft                                  

6th semester

  • Internship
  • Bachelor’s Thesis
  • Bachelor’s Examination
Curriculum § 2 Abs 6 FHG (in German)

Quotes of graduates & lecturers

Job & Career

Within the scope of the Bachelor’s program in Accounting, participants acquire the necessary qualifications for leadership positions within accounting as well as for taking on areas of responsibility in related fields such as controlling or financial management.

Possible career paths:

  • Department Head of Internal or External Accounting
  • Manager of Large Projects in the areas of Controlling, Consolidated Financial Statements, or Reporting
  • Established Self-Employment as a Financial Accountant

Application

The BPr in Accounting is aimed at individuals who possess extensive professional experience in accounting.

Target group & Admission requirements

The Bachelor Professional program in Accounting is aimed at individuals with

  • at least two years of relevant professional experience AND
  • a successfully passed WIFI Financial Accounting exam OR a proof of public certification as an independent financial accountant according to BiBuG.

For applicants who can have the first two semesters recognized according to § 12 of the FHG due to their accounting certification at WIFI, the tuition fee is reduced by €2,000.

 

 

Application process

Applications are carried out directly at the WIFI regional offices. Subsequently, the application documents are reviewed by FHWien der WKW to ensure compliance with the admission criteria. If accepted, the training contract is concluded directly with the WIFI regional office. A template of the respective training contract can be found on the WIFI regional office’s website.

Program information

The WIFI regional offices are happy to assist you with any further questions.

Grants & Financing

General

  • Tax reimbursement: You can write off the tuition fees against your taxes, as long as the continuing education program is relevant or related to your current occupational field. The tax advantage depends on your total income. You could be reimbursed for up to 43.6 % of the tuition fees!
    More information can be found here:
    Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
    Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
    Tel.: 01/514 33-0
    www.bmf.gv.at
    E-mail contact form
  • Tax deductibility for companies:
    Entrepreneurs can deduct continuing education costs as business expenses.
    More information can be found here:
    Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
    Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
    Tel.: 01/514 33-0
    www.bmf.gv.at
    E-mail contact form

Grants in Austria

Grants at the federal state level

All information is without guarantee. Please be aware that we cannot make any guarantees about grants!