Accounting is one of the cornerstone subjects in business education, but also one of the most intimidating for students facing it for the first time. To make this learning journey easier, CompanyGame has developed ContaTrainer I, a simulator specifically designed for beginners in the field.
More than just an academic resource, ContaTrainer I is a hands-on experience that helps students understand accounting not only as a technical skill, but as a true information system for economic decision-making. Through its use, participants learn to prepare the external reports that every company must present at the end of a financial year: the balance sheet and the income statement.
From Theory to Practice
The learning process within the simulator is structured in two complementary phases.
In the first phase, students complete theoretical exercises that strengthen their knowledge of the subject’s essential foundations. Topics include:
- Basic accounting concepts
- Conceptual framework
- Financial statements
- Equity structure
- Accounting documents
- Chart of accounts
- Accounting entries
Once these fundamentals are established, students move on to the most engaging stage: practical cases. Here, they apply theory to solve real-world scenarios related to business accounting management, such as:
- Purchase and sale of goods
- Bills and collections
- Creditors and debtors
- Valuation and treatment of fixed assets
- Financial assets and liabilities
- Accounting cycle and income statement
- Preparation of the final balance sheet
Applied Learning with Real Reports
Each exercise in ContaTrainer I presents specific accounting events that students must resolve. After entering the corresponding journal entries, the simulator generates professional reports such as the general journal, ledgers, trial balance, income statement, and balance sheet.
This way, students not only practice with individual operations but also learn to interpret financial information in the same format used in the business world.
A Collaborative Tool
The design and development of ContaTrainer I’s exercises are the result of a joint effort between CompanyGame and the educational institutions that implement it. This ensures the simulator adapts to the pedagogical goals of each course and to the specific needs of students.
A Realistic and Engaging Learning Experience
ContaTrainer I transforms accounting into a dynamic and practical learning process with direct professional applications. Students not only gain technical skills but also develop a global vision of how accounting serves as the foundation for business management and decision-making.
In short, this simulator is an essential tool for future professionals, enabling them to take their first steps in the field of accounting in a structured, interactive way, aligned with the challenges of today’s business environment. Click here for more information.