Retraining course in the Czech Republic Accounting and Tax Records
using computer technology
Become an accountant in the Czech Republic – even without experience
A practical course for beginners and for accountants from other countries who need to master Czech accounting and taxes
from 24,000 CZK · instalments · the Labour Office (Úřad práce) can pay for the course
4.9 ★★★★★ Google ratingWhat you will gain
Practical skills you can use straight away in an accounting job in the Czech Republic
Certificate valid across the Czech Republic
The course is accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT), and employers throughout the country recognise the retraining certificate.
Sample certificate →Accounting from A to Z
You will be able to keep the books on your own – from the first document to the year-end closing.
Year-end closing without fear
Balance sheet, profit and loss statement and stocktaking – what every beginner dreads. With us you go through them step by step.
POHODA software
You will learn to work independently in the most widely used Czech accounting software.
Understand Czech taxes
You will prepare VAT (DPH) returns, control statements and income tax returns.
Payroll and contributions
You will calculate wages and social and health insurance contributions and prepare documents for the authorities.
Missed a lesson or want to go over something again? All lessons are recorded, so you can come back to them at any time.
Who the course is for
People who want to change careers and find a job in the Czech Republic quickly
Parents on parental leave who want flexible work and their own income
Entrepreneurs who want to keep their own books or understand what their accountant does
With the retraining certificate you can work as an employed accountant – in a Czech company or an accounting firm
Apply nowCourse lecturers
You learn from practitioners who work with Czech accounting and taxes every day
Mgr. Bc. Daniel Václav Štěpánek, MBA
Tax advisor
Experienced tax advisor specialising in income tax, VAT and tax offences.
Ing. Veronika Mrhalová, MBA
Accountant
Has worked in accounting for 16 years. Studied economics, management and business.
Bc. Marina Kopačková
Accountant
Has worked in accounting for 25 years.
Ing. Jana Novotná
Tax advisor
Member of the Chamber of Tax Advisors of the Czech Republic, runs her own accounting firm and teaches accounting and tax at university. She teaches what she uses in practice every day.
The lecturers explain the rules using examples from their own practice
Course programme
170 teaching hours – from accounting basics and the balance sheet to VAT, payroll and closing the accounting period under Czech law
Basics of accounting and taxation
- Tax records of self-employed persons (OSVČ) and simplified accounting
- Accounting principles, assets and liabilities
- Accounting documents and books
Costs, revenues and assets
- Profit and loss statement, recording costs and revenues
- Inventories: types, recording, valuation and stocktaking
- Cash desk, bank accounts, financial assets
- Fixed assets and depreciation
Receivables, payables and payroll
- Receivables and payables
- Settlements with employees, insurance and taxes
- Share capital and profit or loss
- Payroll calculation and employment contracts
Statements, VAT and closing
- Cash flow statement
- Closing the accounting period, stocktaking, audit
- VAT: returns, control and summary statements
After each module you practise directly in accounting software
Detailed course programmeHow the course works
Live online lessons in Czech, practical examples and support throughout the course
Live online lessons
Lessons run live, so you can ask the lecturer straight away and go through specific examples together.
Accounting step by step
First you will understand how accounting works and which rules apply. Then you move on to practical tasks and real accounting cases.
Working in POHODA
You will process real accounting documents in POHODA and learn the operations no accountant can do without.
Support throughout the course
Lessons are taught in Czech; our team will help you with organisation, the schedule and access to study materials.
You start from the very basics and finish by processing documents in POHODA on your own
Apply nowI am currently attending the “Účetnictví a daňová evidence” course and I am very satisfied. The teaching is high-quality, clear and well structured. … A big advantage is the evening format, which makes it possible to combine the course with a job.
… The accounting course was well organised and easy to follow even for complete beginners. I appreciate the many exercises and the chance to discuss anything unclear. The lecturers explained everything with practical examples, so I picked up the material quickly. …
I can wholeheartedly recommend the “Účetnictví a daňová evidence” course. I gained a lot of useful information that can be applied in practice. The lessons were clear and well organised, and the lecturers showed great expertise and were happy to answer every question. …
Practical, to the point and without fluff. What I liked most about this training was the number of real-life examples. No boring theory – we went straight to how to book specific transactions correctly and what to watch out for at closing. …
… The lecturers explain both the theory and practical situations in detail. Another advantage is that the lectures are recorded, so you can go back to any lesson and review the material again. The coordinators and managers always respond very quickly.
The lecturers explain everything clearly. There really is a lot of material, but it is manageable.
Selected reviews from the UniMFA Google profile, translated from Czech. Longer texts are shortened.
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Course price
Choose one of two options
Accounting and Tax Records Using Computer Technology
Including practical lessons in POHODA software
- 13 modules on accounting and taxes
- Practical lessons in POHODA
- Retraining certificate
- Taught in Czech
- The best choice if you want to work as an accountant
Accounting and Tax Records without software
Without POHODA lessons
- 13 modules on accounting and taxes
- Retraining certificate
- Taught in Czech
- For those who do not need to work in accounting software
Course at a glance
Payment methods:
The Labour Office can pay for the course
The Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce) can pay for retraining – for job seekers, employees, self-employed persons and entrepreneurs.
You submit an application – we will help you with it
The Labour Office decides within about 30 days
Once approved, the Labour Office pays for the course
The Labour Office currently provides funding only to a limited extent. In the application, the course is listed under its Czech name “Účetnictví a daňová evidence s využitím výpočetní techniky”.
Ask a questionAlready know accounting and only need POHODA?
Choose the separate course “Accounting in POHODA”, focused purely on practice (page in Czech).
Course dates
Choose a start date
None of the dates suit you? Write to us or call +420 774 057 609 – we will find a solution.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous accounting experience?
No. The course is designed so that you can start from scratch. If you already have some knowledge, for example from working in another country, you will deepen it and organise it according to Czech legislation.
In which language is the course taught?
The course is taught in Czech; we recommend at least A2 level. The lecturers speak clearly, so students at this level manage the programme. Organisational questions can also be discussed with our team in Russian or Ukrainian, and on request we provide course recordings with Russian translation.
Can I work as an accountant in the Czech Republic after the course?
Yes. With the retraining certificate you can start working as an employed accountant right after the course. According to our survey, more than 40% of graduates find a job in accounting. If you want to provide accounting services as a self-employed person (OSVČ), further conditions apply – we explain them in the article How to become an accountant in the Czech Republic.
Is there demand for accountants in the Czech Republic and how much do they earn?
What is the difference between the course with and without computer technology?
Both courses cover accounting and taxes in the same way (13 modules) and both end with a retraining certificate. The course with computer technology (170 hours) also includes practical lessons in POHODA, where you try everything on real documents. The course without software (130 hours) is for those who do not need to work in accounting software. If you want to work as an accountant, we recommend the course with POHODA.
How are lessons held and how much time will it take?
Lessons are held live online via Zoom. You see the lecturer and their screen and can ask questions right away. Lessons take place in the evening, three times a week (Mon, Tue, Thu 16:00–20:00); the POHODA course adds a Saturday morning. Thanks to the evening format, you can combine the course with a job. The length and schedule of each group are listed under Course dates.
What if I miss a lesson?
No problem. Every lesson is recorded and the recordings are available for 12 months, so you can catch up whenever it suits you. To take the exam, however, you need at least 80% attendance.
Do I need my own copy of POHODA?
No. As part of the course you get a free educational version of POHODA to install on your computer. You need a Windows computer and an internet connection.
Can the Labour Office pay for the course?
Yes. Job seekers, employees, self-employed persons and entrepreneurs can apply to the Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce) to have retraining paid for. We will help you with the application: we send you the form or a link for submitting it online via your data box (datová schránka) or Citizen Identity (Identita občana). The Labour Office takes about 30 days to decide, so apply in good time. Please note that the Labour Office currently provides funding only to a limited extent.
How can I pay? Can I pay in instalments?
You can pay by bank transfer, card or cash, use Benefit Plus, or the course can be paid for by your employer or the Labour Office. Instalments are possible too: we set them individually so that the course is fully paid by the end of the course.
What is the final exam like and what certificate will I receive?
The exam is a theoretical test taken in person in Prague or, by arrangement, online. You need at least 80% attendance. We prepare you for the exam during the course. After passing, you receive a retraining certificate accredited by MŠMT, valid throughout the Czech Republic. How to get an accountant’s qualification recognised in the Czech Republic (including education from abroad) is explained in the article How to get an accountant’s qualification recognised in the Czech Republic.
What happens after I send the application?
The application is non-binding. We will contact you within one working day, answer your questions and agree on the date and course option. Then we sign a contract and you pay a deposit or the full price.
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Accounting and Tax Records Using Computer Technology
13 modules · 170 teaching hours · MŠMT accreditation 9979/2025-5 · taught in Czech
Tax records (daňová evidence)
- Occupational health and safety briefing
- Tax records of self-employed persons (OSVČ) and simplified accounting
- Recording income and expenses in tax records
- Tax records and determining the tax base for calculating tax liabilities
Accounting – basic concepts, users of accounting information and the balance sheet
- Definition, objectives and scope of accounting, users of accounting information
- Legal forms of business
- Accounting principles, balance sheet principles
- Assets and liabilities, fixed and current assets, equity and liabilities
Accounting documents, entries and books
- Classification of accounting documents
- Accounting entries and books
- Analytical records
Profit and loss statement – revenues and costs
- Revenues and their classification
- Costs and their classification
- Charts of accounts
- Functional and nature-based classification of costs
- Accounting for costs
- Accounting for revenues
- Accruals and deferrals
Cash flow statement
- Cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities
- Direct and indirect methods of preparing the operating section
Inventories
- Types of inventories
- Accounting for inventories
- Inventory valuation
- Stocktaking
Short-term financial assets and cash
- Classification of financial accounts
- Cash desk and bank accounts
- Valuables and securities
Settlements
- Advances received and paid
- Receivables and payables and their classification
- Settlements with employees and social and health insurance institutions
- Receivables and payables to shareholders
- Settlement of taxes and subsidies
- Unpaid receivables – write-offs
- Allowances for receivables
Equity
- Share capital and its components
- Profit or loss
Fixed assets and accounting depreciation
- Nature and classification of fixed assets
- Acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets, acquisition cost
- Depreciation of intangible assets
- Depreciation of tangible assets
- Disposal of fixed assets
- Other financial assets
- Stocktaking of fixed assets
- Difference between accounting and tax depreciation
Year-end closing
- Financial statements and their content
- Stages of closing, stocktaking and the closing process
- Categories of accounting entities, audit obligation for some of them
- Income tax calculation
Payroll
- Types of employment contracts
- Social and health insurance contributions, tax on employment income
- Recording hours worked and payroll accounting
- Accounting for sickness benefits and employer obligations
- Work injuries, wage deductions, business trips
Value added tax (VAT)
- Concept and nature of VAT
- VAT payer and identified person
- Taxable supplies and VAT exemptions
- Supplies received and the right to deduct VAT
- Date of taxable supply
- Place of supply
- Requirements of tax documents
- VAT return
- Control statement and summary statement
Final exam
A one-hour test: 30 questions with one or more correct answers. To pass, you need at least 80% correct answers.
The application is non-binding – sending it costs nothing.
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Retraining certificate (osvědčení)
After passing the final exam you receive a certificate accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT). It is valid throughout the Czech Republic.
Sample certificate from the course without software. Personal data are hidden.
