DATEV + Online Work Placement

Learn DATEV. Put it into practice. The Practical Duo.

The DATEV course and an online bookkeeping work placement in one package: first build up your knowledge, then gain practical experience working with practice clients. Choose Standard, PLUS or PREMIUM to suit the level of support you require.

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DATEV from A to ZWork placement: 12 accounting periods205 days of flexibilityCertificate + reference

This is the Praxis Duo

One package, two parts that build on one another

The Practical Duo combines the DATEV self-study course with an online bookkeeping work placement. You’ll learn how to use the software and then work on typical tasks from day-to-day bookkeeping.

1. DATEV course

You’ll learn about DATEV law firm accounting from the basics right through to year-end procedures: with videos, exercises and your own DATEV Cloud access.

2. Online work placement

You will record, over a period of twelve periods, the transactions that will subsequently be processed by a tax consultancy or a company’s accounts department – including supporting documents, account reconciliation and error checking.

Learn → apply → document the outcome

The benefits for your career

From theoretical knowledge to practical application

The ‘Practical Duo’ is designed for people who not only want to familiarise themselves with DATEV, but also want to practise using it on specific bookkeeping tasks.

01 / UNDERSTANDING

Learning to use DATEV

You will set up clients, process entries, digital documents and reports.

02 / USE

Practise day-to-day bookkeeping

You will process day-to-day business transactions across twelve accounting periods and practise account reconciliation and error-finding.

03 / DOCUMENTATION

Provide evidence of achievements

The DATEV course concludes with a graded certificate; the work placement concludes with an individually assessed reference.

What’s in it?

The two components in detail

Part 1 · Learning

DATEV course

You’ll learn DATEV law firm accounting from A to Z using videos, handouts and practical exercises; all the materials are available on the learning platform.

Creating clients and master data
Bookkeeping and processing digital receipts
Backing up, importing and deleting accounting data
Analysing financial accounts; year-end procedures and the turn of the year
DATEV Cloud access without a local installation

Time: The DATEV section is scheduled to take 80 days. Many participants complete the course in around 3–4 weeks, studying 2–3 modules per week, each lasting 2–2.5 hours.

Detailed DATEV course page →

Part 2 · Application

Online Accounting Work Placement

You will continue to manage the accounts of a practice client using DATEV over twelve accounting periods up to the end of the year – using transactions typical of those handled in a tax consultancy or accounts department. Work sheets, videos and tasks are available on the learning platform.

Posting incoming and outgoing invoices, both domestic and international, as well as payments
Processing till transactions, credit card payments and payroll entries
Outstanding items, advance VAT returns and fixed asset accounting
Accruals, provisions and write-downs
Reconcile accounts, identify errors and prepare the annual accounts

Time: The placement is scheduled to last 125 days. As a guide, it should take around 8 weeks to complete, based on 2–3 learning sessions per week, each lasting 2–2.5 hours.

Detailed work experience page →

205 days for both parts

In the Practical Duo programme, you have a total of 205 days available for the DATEV course and your work placement. If you complete the DATEV course more quickly, you’ll have more time for your work placement.

Value for money when bought as a bundle

The DATEV course and work placement currently cost €395 and €480 respectively, totalling €875. The Praxis-Duo Standard package costs €799 – a saving of €76 compared with booking them separately. The prices quoted include 19 % German VAT.

Choose your companion

Practice Duo Standard, PLUS or PREMIUM

All three options combine a DATEV course with a work placement. The main difference lies in the level of support provided during the work placement.

Independent learning

Practice duo

799 € incl. 19 % German VAT

For anyone who would like to work through the course and work placement independently and at their own pace.

DATEV self-study course
Online work placement, approx. 6–8 weeks
Access to practice clients
Certificate with marks + reference

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Recommended

With weekly support

Practice Duo PLUS

999 € incl. 19 % German VAT

For anyone who wants to approach their work placement in a structured way and would like regular support with practical accounting queries.

All from the standard range
Live support once a week during the work placement
A clear weekly structure for the tasks
Support with practical booking scenarios
Prioritised assistance with problems

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Limited edition

PREMIUM Practice Duo

1.299 € incl. 19 % German VAT

For anyone who would like personalised support and wants to be guided safely through their work placement.

Everything from PLUS
2 one-to-one sessions (45–60 mins each)
Personalised feedback on your bookings
Final interview / Practical assessment
Limited places due to personalised support

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All prices quoted include 19 % German VAT. For orders from abroad, the VAT rate applicable in the respective country will apply. The price shown during the ordering process is the final price.

A comparison of the packages

Performance	Standard	PLUS	PREMIUM
DATEV self-study course	✓	✓	✓
Online work placement, approx. 6–8 weeks	✓	✓	✓
Access to practice clients	✓	✓	✓
Certificate with marks + reference	✓	✓	✓
Structured learning plan	–	✓	✓
Live support once a week during the work placement	–	✓	✓
Prioritised responses to practical questions	–	✓	✓
One-to-one sessions	–	–	2 sessions, each lasting 45–60 minutes.
Personalised feedback on bookings	–	–	✓
Final interview / Practical assessment	–	–	✓

Your learning journey

This is how the practice duo works

The Praxis-Duo is structured flexibly online. There are no fixed start dates or attendance times; once your account has been activated, you can study at your own pace.

Book a package

After your purchase, you will receive an order confirmation and an invoice by email. Once payment has been processed, you will be sent your login details for the learning platform.

Learning DATEV

Work through the DATEV content using videos, handouts and exercises. Access to the DATEV Cloud will be provided; a local installation is not required.

Edit work placement

Carry out the financial accounting for a practice client over twelve accounting periods, and practise reconciliation, error-finding and year-end closing procedures.

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The DATEV course includes a graded certificate as part of the educational partnership with DATEV. The work placement concludes with an individually assessed work reference.

A total of 205 days are available for both parts. If you finish the DATEV course early, you can use the time you’ve saved for the work placement.

Before the start

What prior knowledge do you need?

The DATEV course provides an introduction to using the software. Knowledge of financial accounting and DATEV law firm accounting is required for the subsequent work placement.

Accounting: A basic understanding of financial accounting is desirable for the case studies in the DATEV course. Knowledge of financial accounting is required for the work placement.
DATEV: You can build up the necessary knowledge of law firm accounting in the DATEV section of the Praxis-Duo before you start working on the internship tasks.
Technology: The DATEV software is provided via cloud access; you do not need to install it locally.
Language: The DATEV Financial Accounting course offers audio tracks and subtitles in German, English and Russian. The practical module is conducted in German; a sound knowledge of German, at around B2 level, is advisable for German accounting.

If you have not yet firmly grasped the basics of financial accounting, it is advisable to build up your theoretical knowledge systematically, for example through the ‘Fibu 1’ and ‘Fibu 2’ courses.

Your qualification

Certificate with marks and employment reference

Both certificates will enable you to document the knowledge you have acquired and the tasks you undertook during your work placement.

DATEV course: graded certificate

The DATEV course concludes with a graded certificate as part of the educational partnership with DATEV.

View a sample of the course document →

Work placement: individually assessed work reference

The work placement concludes with an individually assessed work reference. This documents your performance and achievements during the work placement.

Find out more about employment references →

Frequently Asked Questions

The key answers regarding the content, structure and support provided by the Praxis-Duo.

Who is the Praxis Duo suitable for?

For people who are learning DATEV for financial accounting and would like to see how work in a tax consultancy or accounts department is carried out. During the work placement, you’ll handle typical business transactions yourself: from receipts and payments, through account reconciliation and error checking, right through to preparing the annual accounts. A basic understanding of financial accounting is desirable for the DATEV course; for the work placement, you will need knowledge of financial accounting and DATEV.

How long do I have to complete the course and work placement?

In the Practical Duo programme, you have a total of 205 days available for both parts. 80 days are allocated for the DATEV course and 125 days for the work placement. You don’t have to wait the full 80 days: if you complete the DATEV course more quickly, you’ll have more time for the work placement. As a rough guide, the DATEV course takes around 3–4 weeks and the work placement around 8 weeks; your own learning pace may vary.

What exactly does PLUS mean?

PLUS includes everything from the Standard package, plus a structured learning plan, one live support session per week during the work placement, and prioritised answers to practical questions.

Why is PREMIUM a limited edition?

PREMIUM includes personalised support comprising two one-to-one sessions of 45–60 minutes each, individual feedback on bookings and a final review. The current package card therefore states that places are limited.

Can I book the Standard option first and change it later?

Yes, you can upgrade at a later date. If you’d like to benefit from the additional support whilst transitioning from the DATEV course to the work placement, it’s best to choose PLUS or PREMIUM right from the start. To upgrade at a later date, please contact Ralf 100M AB.

What documents will I receive once the transaction is complete?

The DATEV course concludes with a graded certificate as part of the educational partnership with DATEV. The work placement concludes with an individually assessed work reference.

Do I need my own DATEV installation?

No. DATEV Cloud access, including the necessary login details, will be provided for the duration of the relevant course.

Do I need to buy any additional course materials?

No. All the documents required for the DATEV course and work placement are available on the learning platform.

Is support included in the standard package as well?

Yes. Even with the Standard package, the course tutor will assist you with any queries via email, telephone, Skype or WhatsApp. The PLUS package includes weekly live support and priority responses to practical questions; the PREMIUM package also offers two personal one-to-one sessions and individual feedback.

When can I start?

There are no fixed start dates or attendance times. Once you have made your purchase, you will receive a confirmation and an invoice by email; once your payment has been processed, you will receive your login details for the learning platform. If you pay by bank transfer, access will be granted once payment has been received.

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