The Career Path Into Accountancy, From Apprenticeship to Federal Diploma

Switzerland offers a distinctive route into accountancy through its vocational apprenticeship system (Lehre), where school leavers train directly with a company while studying part-time, later building toward a Federal Diploma in accounting or finance through bodies like veb.ch. Graduates can also enter via a business degree and work toward the senior "dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer" (certified auditor) qualification overseen by EXPERTsuisse. Here's exactly how to build a career as an accountant in Switzerland.