FAQ – All answers on seminar booking, procedures & professional development

Please book your seminar via the respective seminar page. If this is not possible in individual cases, please contact our Service Team.

You can easily book a seminar on behalf of another person. During the booking process on our website, you will be asked whether you are booking for yourself or for someone else.

You will receive the invoice for your seminar by email approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the seminar begins.

Approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the seminar begins, we will send you an invoice, which must be paid by bank transfer. Payment by credit card or PayPal is not available.

We are happy to reserve a place for you without obligation if your company’s approval process is taking longer than expected. Simply contact our Service-Team.

According to our General Terms and Conditions, payment is due within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The invoice will be sent to you by email approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the seminar.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your seminar, please contact our Service-Team.
Please also refer to our General Terms and Conditions.

You will receive your certificate of attendance on the day after the last day of the seminar. It will be available in your CA Login for one year.

If your preferred seminar date is fully booked, please contact our Service-Team. We will be happy to add you to the waiting list.

If you are ill, you may reschedule your seminar. Please also refer to our General Terms and Conditions regarding any rescheduling fees. To avoid such costs, we recommend taking out seminar cancellation insurance.

Our seminars begin each day at 9:00 a.m. On the final day, they end at 5:00 p.m. For the Controller Training Program in five stages, seminars end at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by an optional lunch. Your detailed schedule is available in your CA Login after booking.

No. As participants actively work throughout the seminar, no additional final examination is required. This does not apply to the CMA Certification or the Certified IFRS Specialist training program.

No, arriving the day before is not necessary, as there are no scheduled activities on the evening before the seminar begins. However, if you have a long journey, we recommend arriving the day before. Hotel room contingents have been reserved accordingly.

Yes. The CA controller akademie operates a standardized quality management system certified by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH. All areas related to the development and delivery of our public and in-house seminars comply with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

Each seminar location has its own unique character. Simply click on the hotel location on the respective seminar page. There you will find a short description and a direct link to the hotel. Many participants appreciate the opportunity to attend seminars at different locations.

If you have a disability or special accessibility requirements and are unsure which location best meets your needs, please contact our Service-Team.

In most cases, you book your hotel room yourself. For multi-day seminars, we have reserved room contingents or negotiated special rates at the seminar hotels or nearby hotels, which you can refer to when making your reservation. Please note that these contingents are available only for a limited time. No room contingents are reserved for one-day seminars. An exception applies to all seminars at the IHK Academy in Feldkirchen-Westerham: In this case, we automatically book a single room with half board for the duration of your seminar as part of your seminar registration. If you would like to arrive earlier or stay longer, please let us know. We will adjust your reservation accordingly.

Participants generally pay accommodation and meal costs that are not included in the seminar fee directly to the hotel at the end of their stay, either in cash or by credit card. Upon request, many seminar hotels also offer payment by invoice. In this case, the hotel requires a written declaration of cost coverage from the respective employer/company in advance. Please inform the hotel of your preferred billing method.

Your seminar materials will be available for download in your CA Login approximately one week before the seminar begins and will remain accessible for one year. For on-site seminars, you will also receive printed copies of all required materials.

You do not need to bring anything specific to the seminar. The following recommendations have been provided by previous participants: a laptop or tablet (optional), pens in different colours, highlighters, a calculator if required, and, for your free time, running shoes/clothing and swimwear (some hotels have swimming pools or lakes nearby)

No, you are also welcome to stay at another hotel in the surrounding area. Please note that we have only arranged special rates at our listed seminar locations and, where applicable, at additional hotels mentioned by us.

Our online seminars are conducted via Zoom. Please ensure that your webcam and microphone are working properly. Personal interaction, professional discussions, and the exchange of experiences are just as important in our online seminars as they are in our in-person seminars. You will find the access link to your online seminar in your CA Login.

Your seminar materials will be available for download in your CA Login approximately one week before the seminar begins. They will remain accessible for one year.

The content of our online and in-person seminars is identical.

If you need technical assistance, please contact us well in advance by email at online.support@ca-akademie.de.

We recommend starting with Stage I; however, this is not mandatory. Stage I is not a beginner’s seminar. It is called Controllers Best Practice because it provides an integrated overview of the entire Controllers Training Program, introducing the key tools and methods of controlling. The remaining stages can be completed in any order and at a pace that suits your schedule.

No. Since participants actively engage throughout the seminars, we do not consider a final examination necessary.

After successfully completing Stages I, II, and IV, you will receive the Controllers Certificate CA. After completing all five stages, you will receive the Controllers Diploma CA. Both certificates will be available for download in your CA Login from the day after completion.

With our e-learning packages, you can reinforce your knowledge even after the seminar, whenever you need it – regardless of location, at your own pace, and available for one year. It includes comprehensive digital content covering all five stages of the Controllers Training Program, including flashcards, instructional videos, exercises, interactive graphics, texts, and multiple-choice tests. You can follow the recommended learning path or focus on the topics most relevant to you.

If you selected the eBook, it will be available for download in your CA Login. If you selected the hardcover edition, you will receive it during your in-person seminar. For online seminars, the hardcover book will be sent to the shipping address you provided.

Yes. You can reschedule your follow-up appointment free of charge at any time. Please contact our Service-Team to arrange a new appointment.