
Certificate Course «Tax Accounting & Reporting»
- Expertise in the correct calculation and presentation of current and deferred taxes
 - Focus on IAS 12, tax reconciliation and reporting in consolidated financial statements
 - For professionals from tax consulting, accounting and auditing
 - Teaching in English with recognized certificate
 
At a glance
Conclusion:
«Tax Accounting & Reporting» Certificate Course
Next start
April 2026
Enrolment deadline:
Spring 2026
Format
Face-to-face teaching and online live connection possible in case of absence
Duration
8 months April-November
Language of instruction
English
Teaching location
Classroom teaching in Zurich (optionally also via livestream)
Investment
Depending on membership status (members benefit from reduced prices)
Authorization
The course is aimed at anyone who is interested in the field of tax accounting and reporting and would like to build up or deepen their practical experience and knowledge. Different entry modules, depending on previous education and professional background, enable optimal skills transfer.
Content
- Introduction to the most important accounting regulations and Swiss corporate tax law
 - Current and deferred taxes, temporary differences, determination of the applicable tax rate
 - Tax reconciliation and tax items in the consolidated financial statements
 - M&A and restructuring
 - Annual report and disclosure, interim financial statements
 - Valuation of financial instruments, real estate and investments
 - Tax accounting & reporting in group practice
 
Tax Accounting & Reporting
Target audience
The course is aimed at people working in tax, auditing or accounting. Several years of professional experience in consulting firms, industry or public administration is recommended.

Detailed information
Tax accounting is becoming increasingly important in business practice. The «Tax Accounting & Reporting» certificate course provides in-depth and practical knowledge of the interface between accounting and tax law. The focus is on the determination of taxable profit, deferred taxes, disclosure obligations and tax reporting in accordance with national and international standards. The course is aimed at specialists who wish to deepen their skills in the area of tax accounting - particularly with regard to working with finance departments, auditors and tax authorities.
Classroom teaching (optionally also via livestream): In the evening from approx. 5.00 to 8.30 p.m.
Lesson structure: 25 blocks of 4 lessons per week (100 lessons in total)
Completion: «Tax Accounting & Reporting» certificate
Certificate examination: Date will be announced at a later date
E-performance record and summative performance record: November 26, 2025
Teaching days
- Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | Basics - Current and Deferred Taxes | Thomas Hug
 - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | Basics - Differences | Victoria Botros
 - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | Current Taxes | Michael Roderer und Besmens Peter
 - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | Applicable Tax Rate | Michael Roderer
 - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | Deferred Taxes / Temporary Differences - Part 1 | Daniel Liebhauser
 - Wednesday, 03 June 2026 | Deferred Taxes / Temporary Differences - Part 2 | Brandi Caruso
 - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | Deferred Taxes / Tax Losses Carried Forward and Tax Credits | Daniel Liebhauser and Anne Marie Anselmi
 - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | Share Based Payments | Marco Mühlemann
 - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | Taxes Inside and Outside Profit and Loss Statement | Eva Frehner
 - Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | Uncertain Tax Positions & Tax-related Contingent Positions | Dagmar Ihle
 - Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | Financial Instruments | Thomas Hug
 - Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | Investments | Daniel Liebhauser
 - Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | Real Estate | Thomas Hug
 - Wednesday, 02 September 2026 | Tax Rate Reconciliation | Sarah Pflüger
 - Wednesday, 09 September 2026 | Tax Positions in Consolidated Financial Statements | Philipp Kuhli and Viktoria Ramljak
 - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | M&A and Restructuring | Matthias Marbach and Gabor Balasz
 - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | Practicle Issues of Foreign Tax Systems | Philipp Kuhli
 - Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | Financial Statements and Notes | Eva Frehner and Lauren Owen
 - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Special topics | Jasmine Schärer and Marco Alig
 - Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | Overview main differences US GAAP / IFRS | Gregor Mueller
 - Wednesday, 04 November 2026 | Case Studies | Jasmine Schärer and Marco Alig
 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Tax Accounting & Reporting Group Practice | Eva Frehner
 - Wednesday, 18 November 2026 | Exam preparation and repetition | Thomas Hug
 
Non-members:
CHF 9’500 (CHF excl. VAT, introductory price)
Expert and specialist employee individual members:
CHF 8’500 (CHF excl. VAT, introductory price)
Expert and specialist employee individual members from member companies:
CHF 7’600 (CHF excl. VAT, introductory price)
Thomas Hug, Partner, Deloitte AG, Zurich
Tax Accounting & Reporting
Requirements and general conditions
The course is aimed at anyone who is interested in the field of tax accounting and reporting and would like to build up or deepen their practical experience and knowledge. Different entry modules depending on previous education and professional background enable optimal skills transfer.
Lessons are taught in English. The documents are provided in English.





