In an ever-changing world of work, the demand for competent professionals in accounting and finance is constantly growing. Whether in companies, professional firms or public bodies, financial management is one of the most strategic and sensitive areas. For those wishing to get started in this area, the accounting courses offered by ITS are one of the most concrete and effective ways to start in the right direction.

The difference from other training courses lies in the approach: the courses of the Higher Technological Institutes (ITS) complement the theory with a strong practical componentthrough workshops, real-life cases and, above all, long internship periods in companies. This allows students to come into direct contact with the world of work and acquire immediately spendable skills.

These are post-diploma courses designed to respond directly to the needs of companies. In particular, the ITS Commercial Administrative Course proposed by ITS Move Academy focuses precisely on key competences for working in accounting, administration and management.

What you learn in an ITS accounting course

An ITS course in administration and finance covers all the basics necessary to move independently in the economic management of an organisation. Among the main topics addressed:

  1. General accountingaccounting entries, balance sheet, double-entry bookkeeping, first note;
  2. Financial Managementmanagement control, budget analysis, budgeting and financial planning;
  3. TaxationBasics of taxes, VAT, withholding taxes, returns;
  4. Digital tools: management software, advanced Excel, ERP;
  5. Sector regulationsUpdating on laws and regulations relevant to accounting activities.

These skills are developed from an operational perspective, with lecturers from the business world and constantly updated materials. One of the central elements of the accounting courses at an ITS is in fact the curricular internship. This experience allows students not only to putting into practice what was learnt in the classroombut also to be confronted with the rhythms, tools and responsibilities of real work. Often, the internship is also the gateway to a first contract or professional collaboration.

At the end of the course, students are ready to join companies in various sectors, holding operational and strategic roles in administration and finance. The most in-demand professional figures include:

  • Administrative clerk: deals with the day-to-day management of a company's accounting and documentary activities, from invoice registration to payments;
  • General Accounting ClerkIt manages accounting entries, VAT registers and participates in the preparation of financial statements;
  • Budget assistant: supports in the drafting and analysis of periodic financial documents, collaborating with accountants and auditors;
  • Management control technicianIt analyses company costs, produces reports and contributes to the company's economic planning;
  • Junior administrative managerA transversal figure who supervises accounting flows and ensures that tax deadlines are met.

Practical, hands-on training in business enables students to acquire immediately spendable skills, facilitating a rapid entry into the world of work. The figures trained with the accounting courses ITS are highly sought after today. In addition, the experience gained can form an excellent basis for continuing with further specialisations or professional qualifications.

Investing in an ITS means choosing an educational path close to the real world. I employment data confirm this: one year after graduating from ITS, more than 80% of graduates find a job in a field consistent with the pathway taken.

To enter the world of accounting and finance with a concrete and work-oriented preparation i accounting courses offered by Higher Technological Institutes, such as the ITS Move Academy, are a solid and effective choice for combining theory and practice. With face-to-face lessons and internships in companies, students will learn all the specifics of administrative and accounting management and become professionals capable of responding to the real demands of the market.

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