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Diploma thesis 2025Accountingsocial responsibility · education · accounting service

Development of an Accounting Service with Emphasis on Employee Development

The author of the diploma thesis researched the development of an accounting service, with particular emphasis on the development and training of employees.

Mateja KermelEkonomist · module Računovodstvo · supervisor Lucija Klampfer · defence november 2025
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AuthorMateja Kermel
SupervisorLucija Klampfer
ModuleAccountingEkonomist
Employer / clientAcademia
Year2025november 2025
About the project

Challenge, approach and results.

The author of the diploma thesis researched the development of an accounting service, with particular emphasis on the development and training of employees. I believe that employees are the most important resource of any company, as their knowledge, motivation and willingness to learn have a decisive impact on the quality of services and the competitiveness of the company. Digitalisation is of great importance: it enables faster and more efficient work, reduces costs and contributes to the company's social responsibility. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that companies that have implemented digital solutions in a timely manner operate much more easily and smoothly even in crisis situations.

Problem

The author of the diploma thesis researched the development of an accounting service, with particular emphasis on the development and training of employees. I believe that employees are the most important resource of any company, as their knowledge, motivation and willingness to learn have a decisive impact on the quality of services and the competitiveness of the company. In Slovenia, more than 4,600 accounting services are registered, which means that competition is very high.

For this very reason, continuous improvement of employees is of key importance for the successful operation and growth of the company. Employee development must take place in a planned and long-term manner. Annual appraisals are very important in companies, as they enable a better understanding of employees' needs and the alignment of their goals with the company's strategy.

With regular training, employees can more easily follow legislative changes, increase the quality of their work and avoid mistakes that could cause difficulties for the company. Training can be formal (educational) or informal (seminars, workshops, e-learning). Acquiring digital competences is also particularly important, as accounting is rapidly digitalising.

Results

Digitalisation is of great importance: it enables faster and more efficient work, reduces costs and contributes to the company's social responsibility. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that companies that have implemented digital solutions in a timely manner operate much more easily and smoothly even in crisis situations. Through research conducted amongst employees in accounting services, it was found that regular training and employee development have a positive impact on business operations, customer satisfaction and the company's competitive position.

I conclude that investment in employees, knowledge and digitalisation is the key to the success of a modern accounting service. Based on the findings, I can say that the future of accounting services lies in adaptability, openness to change and continuous learning. Companies that are able to combine professional knowledge, modern technologies and employee satisfaction will have greater opportunities for long-term growth and stability in the demanding accounting services market.

Training of employees in an accounting service
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