ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
German Accounting
Build bookkeeping and payroll skills for work in Germany, starting from scratch. Live online classes with Russian explanations, German materials and practice in DATEV and Lexware.
Teaching since 1993 in four countries
Israel · 1993
Germany · 2017
USA · 2024
Austria · 2026
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LICENSED & CERTIFIED
DEKRA
AZAV-certified
Florida CIE
License no. 13240
Ministry of Labor
Israel, no. 48423
ABOUT AIT
AIT in figures
1,000+
Students trained during 2025
30+
Years of teaching tech skills
6
Campuses & coworking spaces
73%
Graduates hired after study
Hiring rate: school-wide results, verified in a DEKRA audit.
Partners and platforms
The same professional tools companies use, included in your study access.
DATEV
Accounting
Education tools
Lexware
Accounting
Microsoft
Education tools
IXL
English & math
Wix
School platform
Zoom
Live classes
Certifier
Credentials
TOOLS
Your accounting toolkit
Practise with the software and office tools used in German bookkeeping. Connect accounting principles with everyday financial and payroll tasks.
DATEV
Lexware
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
METHOD
How you’ll learn
Learn the principles.
Practise the workflows.
Study German accounting step by step, with explanations in Russian. Work with documents, check calculations and learn to explain your results using German accounting terms.
Understand
Learn the logic behind accounting entries, financial reports and payroll calculations in live classes.
Practice
Work through typical cases in Excel, DATEV and Lexware. Ask questions and get feedback on your work.
Explain
Present your assignments, describe the steps you took and build confidence with professional German.
CURRICULUM
Course curriculum
Four practical blocks take you from bookkeeping basics to financial records, accounting software and payroll tasks in Germany.
01
Accounting Foundations
Learn German accounting terminology, organize business documents and understand common transactions. Use Excel and office tools to calculate, check and present accounting data.
Bookkeeping · German terminology · Excel
03
Accounting Software
Practise bookkeeping in DATEV and Lexware. Apply accounting principles to software workflows, work with financial records and check the results of your assignments.
DATEV · Lexware · Practical cases
02
Financial Accounting
Build your understanding of financial accounting, VAT and period-end tasks. Work through practical cases and learn how entries connect to financial statements.
Financial records · VAT · Period-end accounting
04
Payroll Accounting
Explore gross and net pay, payroll deductions and reporting. Work through typical payroll exercises and apply the workflows you have learned in practical assignments.
Payroll · Deductions · Reporting
OUTCOMES
Skills you'll gain
Organize accounting documents and business records
Record and explain common accounting transactions
Use Excel for calculations and data checks
Work through VAT and period-end accounting cases
Practise bookkeeping in DATEV and Lexware
Complete typical payroll exercises
Present accounting work using German terminology
INCLUDED
More than a course
Practical accounting
Work through realistic bookkeeping and payroll exercises, from source documents to checked results.
German for accounting
Build your professional vocabulary and learn to work with German-language accounting materials.
Career support
Get help with your CV, job search and interview preparation from career consultants.
Professional tools
Practise with DATEV, Lexware and Microsoft tools used in everyday accounting work.
Explanations in Russian
Understand new concepts in Russian while learning the German terms you will use at work.
Learn from anywhere
Live online classes with practicing professionals, a 6- or 12-month pace and class recordings.
Recordings & materials
Access the platform for 12 months. Class recordings are kept for one month and can be downloaded.
Help along the way
Ask your instructors questions, discuss difficult tasks and get support from your curator.
Final practical work
Bring your skills together in assessed accounting assignments and demonstrate the workflows you have learned.
TUITION
Tuition options
Pay once, spread the cost over 12 months, or subscribe to every course. Registration fee: $149.
Smart Club · $149/month
For graduates after 12 paid months of study: continued access to all courses, no registration fee.
German Funding
Bildungsgutschein via Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit. We help with the papers; the provider decides.
US Funding
Guidance on funding routes and application requirements. The provider makes the decision.
Need help choosing?
A 15-minute call with admissions: payment options, funding eligibility and the right pace for you.
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CAREERS
Salary benchmarks in Germany
Accounting salary examples published on AIT’s German accounting program page.
From
€35,000
per year
Junior financial accountant
Starting role
From
€45 000
per year
Financial accountant
3–5 years of experience
From
€55 000
per year
Senior accountant / specialist
Experienced role
From
€70 000
per year
Chief accountant / finance manager
Management role
Illustrative figures from AIT’s program page, not verified graduate outcomes or guaranteed starting salaries. Actual pay depends on experience, employer and location.
JOB SEARCH
Our career center
Prepare for your next step in Germany. Get help presenting your skills, understanding employer expectations and planning your job search.
A CV for the German market
Describe your experience and new accounting skills in a clear, structured CV.
Your professional profile
Show your strengths on LinkedIn and prepare examples of the practical work you have completed.
Job search strategy
Explore relevant roles, learn how to read job requirements and plan your applications.
Interview preparation
Practise discussing your skills and accounting assignments, with feedback from career consultants.
YOUR PATH
Your learning path
Learn the foundations
Start with bookkeeping basics and German accounting terms. Discuss your language level with admissions.
Connect the pieces
Link accounting principles to software workflows, financial records and reporting tasks.
Complete practical assignments
Work with accounting documents, check your calculations and demonstrate the workflows you have learned.
Prepare your next step
Practise payroll tasks, complete your final assessed work and prepare to present your skills to employers.
New groups start every month.
SCHEDULE
A schedule that fits your life
INTENSIVE
6 months
Teaching days per week
4
Consultation & review day
1
Hours per day
about 6
PART-TIME
12 months
Teaching days per week
2
Consultation & review day
1
Hours per day
about 3
Live classes with Russian explanations
Materials in German
Access for 12 months
Recordings kept 1 month
CREDENTIALS
Your course certificate
Complete the required practical work and assessments to receive a German school certificate with a record of your results.
Show what you’ve learned.
Present your certificate and practical assignments when discussing your accounting skills with employers.
TEAM
Meet the AIT team
STUDENTS
