Introduction to accounting under Luxembourg rules (e-learning)
In today’s professional landscape, financial information is everywhere, from annual accounts and budget forecasts to strategic reports and legal documentation. Yet for many, the mechanics behind these figures remain a mystery. This course is designed to bridge that gap.
Whether you're a finance professional interpreting performance metrics or a legal advisor navigating financial disclosures, understanding the foundations of accounting will sharpen your analytical edge. Often called the language of business, accounting equips you to read between the lines, ask the right questions, and make decisions grounded in financial reality.
Through this AI supported learning experience, you will build a solid understanding of accounting essentials, giving you the confidence to engage with financial data, collaborate effectively across departments, and contribute more strategically to your organisation’s goals.
This e-learning embeds content entirely created by PwC experts and delivered through AI-powered visuals.
Price:
We deploy our e-learning solution as from 10 licences.
The price per licence varies on quantity purchased:
- From 10 to 50 licences: EUR 100 each;
- From 51 to 150 licences: EUR 95 each;
- From 151 to 300 licences: EUR 80 each;
- From 301 licences: EUR 70 each.
Duration: +/- 1h30
Language: Available in English. Other languages available on demand.
Technical requirements:
- A personal computer (recommended), tablet or smartphone
- An up-to-date internet browser (Google Chrome recommended)
- Cookies should be enabled
- JavaScript should be enabled
- A stable internet connection
Should the internet connection be lost during an e-learning session, the browser will need to be restarted when internet is back to resume the e-learning at the last step recorded by the learning management system before the connection went out.
Objectives
By the end of this learning experience, participants will be able to:
- understand the foundational principles and key concepts of accounting;
- recognise the legal and regulatory framework that governs accounting practices in Luxembourg;
- navigate the accounting process with clarity, from recording transactions to preparing financial statements;
- apply core accounting principles to interpret and assess financial data;
- identify the structure and purpose of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCA);
- understand the steps involved in preparing annual accounts and their significance;
- recognise common valuation methods used for key balance sheet items;
- engage more confidently with financial information in professional contexts.
Content
- General accounting principles and key concepts
- Accounting legal framework
- Accounting principles
- The accounting process
- Accounting process fundamentals
- Focus on the SCA
- Preparation of the annual accounts
- Valuation methods of the main balance sheet items
Our digital learning solution embeds interactive quizzes designed to enhance engagement and reinforce learning retention.
Target audience
This course is designed for professionals who are not accountants but regularly interact with financial information.
Our lead experts
This digital learning has been designed with the support and collaboration of Elaine Pereira and Jerome Lignie, Senior Managers at PwC Luxembourg.
Jérôme Lignie is a senior manager specialising in accounting and tax compliance within alternative investment fund administration at PwC Luxembourg, having started his career at PwC Brussels in 2015. With over nine years of experience, he possesses extensive expertise in IFRS/Lux GAAP daily booking, consolidation, system implementation, and GAAP conversion. Jérôme has led diverse client projects including day-to-day accounting for numerous entities, large-scale data migration, onboarding Luxembourg fund structures, and implementing loan modules in Yardi Voyager software. His international exposure has enhanced his knowledge of UK real estate formalities. Additionally, he serves as an internal and external trainer on accounting topics at PwC.
