In 2026, an accountant in Kazakhstan should choose training for the Kazakhstan-specific 1C configuration in which they will work: “Accounting for Kazakhstan,” version 3.0, or “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan,” version 3.1. Practical skills in working with the accounting system are also important during a tax audit: the taxpayer must provide access to view data in the software used to automate accounting and tax accounting (Article 161 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Training can be completed in person, online, within the company, or independently using a training database; when selecting a course, it is important to check the configuration, version, and course content.
What 1C:Enterprise 8 and 8.3 Training Includes
“1C:Enterprise 8” is a technology platform, while 8.3 refers to the platform generation on which the configurations in question operate. When people refer to training in “1C:Enterprise 8.3,” they usually mean two levels.
- Working with the platform interface. The user learns about directories, documents, journals and reports, data searches, list configuration, report generation and saving, as well as working with multiple infobases.
- Working in a specific configuration. The subject-specific component depends on the program and job duties: maintaining accounting records, calculating payroll, and maintaining HR, warehouse, or trade records.
A useful training program covers both levels. Familiarity with the interface logic helps users navigate sections and documents, while the subject-specific component teaches them to select transactions and process them sequentially in a particular configuration.
1C Training from Scratch: Where to Start
If you are opening the program for the first time, training can be structured in the following order:
- Platform fundamentals. Interface, navigation, document entry and posting, working with journals, and generating reports.
- Basic accounting course. Accounting for cash, settlements with counterparties, purchases and sales, fixed assets and inventories, as well as the sequence of month-end closing transactions.
- Specialization. Payroll and HR, warehousing, trade, or production, depending on the employee's duties.
- Practice using a training database. Practising standard transactions with demonstration data before starting independent work in a live infobase.
Training in the program must be combined with knowledge of accounting and tax accounting. The system processes entered documents and data in accordance with the selected transactions and settings, so it is important for the accountant to understand the economic substance of a transaction, the procedure for documenting it, and the accounting policy parameters. In addition, during a tax audit, the organization must provide access to view the source documents, accounting registers, and information about taxable items contained in the system being used (Article 161 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
1C:Payroll and HR Management Training for Kazakhstan
Training in “1C:Payroll and HR Management” is related to the “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan” configuration. This is a separate training module that is more convenient to complete after becoming familiar with the platform interface. The program of such a course usually includes:
- HR recordkeeping: hiring, transfers, dismissals, and working with the staffing table;
- processing the accrual of wages, vacation pay, and benefits;
- working with deductions, taxes, and mandatory payroll-related payments;
- processing payroll payments and recording the corresponding transactions in the accounts;
- preparing statutory reports provided for by the configuration.
An accountant in Kazakhstan should train using the version for Kazakhstan and a training database whose settings correspond to the period under consideration. For 2026, the current release line for “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan” is 3.1.37.x. After completing the course, the working configuration must be kept up to date, and the settings affecting calculations and reporting must be monitored.
1C Training: Warehouse and Trade
A course on warehouse and trade transactions is suitable for warehouse employees, procurement and sales managers, and inventory accountants. The program may include the receipt and sale of goods, transfers between warehouses, stocktaking, write-offs, price configuration, and analysis of warehouse reports. The specific set of topics should be matched against the employee's duties and the functionality of the configuration being used.
Such a course can be started after mastering basic navigation in the platform. An accountant additionally needs practice in processing documents and checking the results of their recording in the accounts, while a warehouse employee needs practice in goods movement transactions, stock balances, and stocktaking.
Cost of 1C:Enterprise Training
The cost of training in 1C, including warehouse, accounting, and payroll courses, depends on several factors:
- format — in-person classes, distance learning, individual work with an instructor, or a corporate group;
- program scope — an introductory interface course or an extended course on a specific configuration;
- proof of training — availability of final testing and a course completion certificate;
- practical component — working with a training database, independent assignments, and analysis of company transactions;
- duration — the number of classes, hours of practice, and period of access to the training database.
There is no single price for all programs. When comparing offers, it is necessary to consider not only the cost but also the configuration version, list of topics, number of practical classes, instructor qualifications, and post-course support terms.
If a company trains many employees, it can organize an internal distance-learning course with standardized assignments, training databases, and performance monitoring. The budget for such a project depends on the number of participants, the selected learning system, the composition of training modules, the need to adapt the program to the company's processes, and the extent of support.
For a subsoil user, the tax treatment of certain training expenses is established separately. Actual expenses for training Kazakhstan personnel who are not employees of the subsoil user are deductible within the amounts established by the subsoil use contract. Funds spent on training, professional development, or retraining an employee in a specialization related to the subsoil user's production activities are accounted for under the procedure expressly referenced by the Tax Code (Article 317 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Corporate training is particularly useful when onboarding new employees, changing internal processes, migrating to another release, or allocating accounting areas among employees. Before launching the course, it is advisable to define the participants' roles and prepare a separate training database with anonymized demonstration data.
How to Choose a 1C Training Program
To ensure that a course meets an accountant's work requirements, check several points:
- Configuration and version. Training must use the Kazakhstan version of the program that the participant uses or will use. For “Accounting for Kazakhstan,” the current release line in 2026 is 3.0.74.x; for “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan,” it is 3.1.37.x.
- Program relevance. The topics and training database must comply with the rules and settings for 2026. Before paying for a course, it is useful to check the program update date and the release number of the training configuration.
- Practice. The program should include enough independent assignments: entering documents, correcting errors, checking registers, and generating reports.
- Instructor competencies. It is important that the instructor knows the Kazakhstan configuration and can explain the connection between a business transaction, a system document, and the data processing result.
- Post-course support. The opportunity to ask questions, renewed access to the training database, and continued access to training instructions after the classes end are useful.
Before making a selection, also compile a list of transactions that the employee performs regularly. This makes it easier to check whether the course covers the required areas: banking and cash, settlements with suppliers and customers, inventories, fixed assets, payroll, HR documents, or period-end closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I learn 1C from scratch without an accounting degree? — Basic navigation, document entry, and individual warehouse transactions can be mastered. Independently maintaining accounting records and calculating payroll require knowledge of accounting and the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, so it is advisable to combine the software course with specialized training.
How does 1C:Enterprise 8 training differ from 1C:Enterprise 8.3 training? — “1C:Enterprise 8” refers to the platform family, while 8.3 is its generation. When choosing a course, not only the numbers in the platform name but also the specific Kazakhstan configuration, its version, and its release are important.
How much does 1C training cost? — The price depends on the format, duration, configuration, number of practical classes, group composition, and support terms. Courses should be compared based on their program and the release being used, while the price should be requested from the selected training provider.
Do I need to study Payroll and HR Management separately from accounting? — Yes, if the employee will be responsible for HR recordkeeping and payroll calculations. The “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan” configuration has its own set of documents, settings, and working procedures, so it requires a separate practical module after becoming familiar with the platform.
How can I maintain my knowledge after the course? — Work with the current release, monitor legislative changes, retain the training instructions, and first practise unfamiliar transactions in a training database or a copy of the infobase. For 2026, the release benchmarks are 3.0.74.x for “Accounting for Kazakhstan” and 3.1.37.x for “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan.”
Sources
Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Article 161 — rights and obligations of a taxpayer during a tax audit; Article 317 — deduction of certain expenses incurred by a subsoil user for training Kazakhstan personnel.