Tax Management

How can qualifications be credited?

In the case of certified previous education, relevant professional qualifications or several years of relevant professional experience, there are extensive possibilities for credit transfer. The Head of Program will be happy to provide you with further information.

According to § 9 para. 6 FHG, the following are requirements for admission to the Bachelor Professional
1. relevant professional qualification
or
2. several years of relevant professional experience with supplementary examinations according to § 9 Abs 6 Z 2 FHG
A supplementary examination in fundamentals of accounting will be held. Further admission requirements are German language skills on level C1 and English language skills on level B1. In individual cases, the decision on admission is at the discretion of the Head of Program in consultation with the ASW, whereby supplementary examinations may be required in accordance with § 9 para. 6 no. 2 FHG.

To apply you will require the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Proof of citizenship
• Proof of residence (for third country citizens)
• University entrance certificate or University entrance exam (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) or University entrance exam (Berufsreifeprüfung)or
• Completion of an apprenticeship or completion of a vocational middle school with a part-time entrance exam in History 2 and English 1 / further proof of your training
• Letter of motivation
• CV in table form
• Letter of endorsement from the manager or the specialist board (optional)
• Financial Authority employee ID card (optional)
• Letter of recommendation from the Financial Authority (optional)
• Certificate as a tax preparer or accountant (optional)

Please note!
An application for direct entry into the 3rd semester (= winter semester 2023) is only possible as of now for persons with an accountant/tax administrator diploma or for tax advisors.

It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the admission process.

The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

• Aim
  The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for a candidate's chosen profession.
• Process
  The written admission test comprises a number of requirements needed to assess whether you possess the requisite basic requirements. Candidates who achieve the required minimum level in the written admission test will be invited to an admission interview, the second stage of the admission procedure. The admission interview will provide a first impression of your personal aptitude. This includes professional motivation, an understanding of the profession, performance, problem-solving and a capacity for careful consideration. Points are assigned to each section of the test.
• Criteria
  The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the candidate has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. The admission committee (which comprises, among others, the head of the academic section and representatives of the teaching staff) awards places to the candidates who score highest in the tests. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.

Number of teaching weeks
18 per semester

Schedule of classes
Generally every two weeks, in blocks, Friday and Saturday

Electives
Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate selection procedures.