Completed from United Kingdom
Honestly, the DATEV Basics class was a game‑changer for me. I signed up because I wanted to understand how German SMEs keep their books, and the lessons were super easy to follow. One of the best parts was the hands‑on lab where we imported a CSV of sales data into DATEV and the software auto‑matched the tax codes – I actually used that trick at my part‑time job right after the course. The PDFs and quick‑reference guides were spot‑on, no fluff. I’m happy with the 4‑star rating because I wish there were a few more live Q&A sessions, but overall I’m thrilled with what I learned.
Taking the DATEV Basics course at Stanmore School of Business was exactly what I needed to meet my goal of becoming proficient in German accounting software. The curriculum covered the fundamentals of the DATEV Rechnungswesen system, and the step‑by‑step video tutorials helped me set up a client file and generate a balance sheet within the first week. I especially appreciated the downloadable cheat‑sheet on tax‑relevant ledger entries, which I now use daily at my firm. The material is up‑to‑date with the latest 2025 version of DATEV, and the instructor’s explanations are clear and concise. Overall, the course exceeded my expectations and I feel confident handling real‑world bookkeeping tasks.
Wow! The DATEV Basics program blew me away! My goal was to add DATEV expertise to my resume for a finance role in Germany, and the course delivered everything I needed and more. I loved the interactive simulations – I built a full payroll run from scratch and saw exactly how the software calculates social security contributions. The instructor shared real case studies from German tax offices, which helped me understand the legal nuances. The video quality was crystal‑clear, and the extra workbook on year‑end closing was priceless. Thanks to this course I landed an interview and feel fully prepared to hit the ground running!
The DATEV Basics course offered by Stanmore School of Business provided a comprehensive overview that aligned perfectly with my objective of mastering the core functions of DATEV for my accounting practice in South Africa. The syllabus was structured into four modules: introduction to DATEV architecture, chart of accounts configuration, transaction processing, and reporting. In module two, I learned how to map local tax codes to the German system, which enabled me to reconcile cross‑border invoices for a client in Germany. The supplemental material included a detailed PDF guide on the DATEV export/import format, which I referenced repeatedly while setting up automated data feeds. The instructor’s feedback on my assignments was thorough, pointing out optimisation opportunities in the use of the “Sammelbuchung” feature. Overall, the course was meticulously designed, and I would rate it 4.0 because a few more live workshops on advanced reporting would have been beneficial.
