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Master Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting

Four certificates in this programme

  • Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting Awarded on completing all three stages
Intensive program focusing on German accounting standards (HGB), covering financial reporting, auditing, and taxation principles in a global business context
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1 Stage 1 · Foundation Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Postgraduate Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
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  • Transcript of completed units
  • Certification is included in the course fee
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James Mitchell
GB · Course completed

The Master Certificate in German Commercial Law Accounting exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was perfectly aligned with my goal of working in cross‑border finance, and the modules on the Handelsgesetzbuch and German GAAP gave me the confidence to draft commercial contracts for German subsidiaries. I particularly appreciated the case‑study workbook, which included real‑world scenarios such as the "Volkswagen emissions settlement" – it turned abstract theory into actionable knowledge. The video lectures were clear, the supplementary reading list was up‑to‑date, and the interactive forums facilitated insightful discussions with peers. Overall, the course delivered high‑quality, relevant material and has already helped me secure a role in an international accounting firm.

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Jessica Rivera
US · Course completed

I took the course to boost my resume, and it definitely delivered. The lessons on German commercial law were broken down in a way that made sense for someone with a US accounting background. I learned how to prepare balance sheets under German GAAP and even got to practice a mock audit of a German GmbH during the live webinar. The course materials were solid – the slide decks were clean and the downloadable templates were super handy. While the pacing was a bit fast at times, the overall experience was enjoyable and gave me practical skills I can use right away.

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Ananya Patel
IN · Course completed

Wow! This course was a game‑changer for my career aspirations. I wanted to be able to advise multinational clients on German commercial law, and the program gave me exactly that. The deep dive into the Handelsregister and the hands‑on exercises on preparing tax‑adjusted profit & loss statements were incredibly useful. I loved the real‑time case discussions – especially the one where we simulated a cross‑border merger and had to apply German accounting standards. The resources were top‑notch, and the instructor’s enthusiasm made every lesson feel exciting. I'm now confidently handling German accounting queries for my firm.

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Zanele Dlamini
ZA · Course completed

The Master Certificate offered a detailed and structured learning path that matched my professional development plan. The program began with a comprehensive overview of the German Commercial Code, followed by modules on financial reporting, tax compliance, and corporate governance. I particularly benefited from the assignment where we reconciled IFRS statements with German commercial law requirements for a fictitious manufacturing company – it sharpened my analytical skills. The course materials, including the annotated legal texts and the Excel reconciliation templates, were of high quality and very relevant to daily practice. Although the workload was demanding, the depth of knowledge gained makes it a worthwhile investment.





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