STEK Training Center

What STEK Training Center does

STEK Training Center (Учебный центр «СТЕК») is a private educational institution founded in 1992 and headquartered in Moscow that delivers continuing professional development and qualification preparation for accountants, auditors, and finance professionals in Russia. The firm runs more than 60 courses across Russian professional qualifications (auditor certificate, professional/chief accountant certificate, tax consultant, NAFD), international qualifications (ACCA Qualification, ACCA Diploma in Finance and Business Management in Russian, ДипИФР, CIMA RUS), and adjacent professional skills including 1C software, IFRS (МСФО), taxation, budgeting, HR/payroll, foreign economic activity, and financial English. It is one of only two ACCA GOLD Approved Learning Partners still active in Russia in 2026 and is accredited by the Institute of Professional Accountants (ИПБ России, Register No. 038), SRO AAS Sodruzhestvo (Register No. 13), CIMA, NAFD, and 1C, and operates a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centre at its headquarters.

Delivery combines in-person classroom instruction at the Moscow campus on ul. Bolshaya Tatarskaya, live online sessions via Zoom, and asynchronous study through the in-house Distance Learning Portal (online.stekaudit.ru) with domain-specialized portals for professional accountants and auditors. Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition (one-time payments ranging from approximately 10,900 RUB for short software courses up to ~91,900-124,500 RUB for advanced qualification programs), 6-month installment plans via Halva card, corporate in-company training on bespoke multi-year contracts, exam registration fees, and ancillary services such as document processing and tax-deduction support. Marketing and distribution operate through the stekaudit.ru website, email campaigns, VK/Odnoklassniki/Telegram/Vimeo social channels, career webinars, alumni graduate-support programming, and SEO. Student throughput exceeds 9,800 annually, with reported ACCA exam pass rates of 70% in the December 2025 session and three ACCA Prizewinners in March 2026.

The firm operates under a two-license structure — НОЧУ ДПО «ЦПП «СТЕК» and АНО ДПО «Учебный центр «СТЕК» — both nonprofit additional-professional-education entities. It is part of a group that includes the affiliated Audit Company «STEK», with cross-referrals and alumni discounts flowing between the two firms. The company has no disclosed external investors, no parent entity, no leadership transitions in the input, and no funding rounds on record; ownership appears to remain founder/management controlled.

Name

STEK Training Center

Legal name

Негосударственное образовательное частное учреждение дополнительного профессионального образования «Центр профессиональной подготовки «СТЕК» (НОЧУ ДПО «ЦПП «СТЕК») / Автономная некоммерческая организация дополнительного профессионального образования «Учебный центр «СТЕК» (АНО ДПО «Учебный центр «СТЕК»)

Website

https://stekaudit.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STEK Training Center is a Moscow-based, 33-year-old private educational institution delivering accredited qualification, CPD, and skills courses for accountants, auditors, and finance professionals in Russia across 60+ programs, including ACCA, CIMA, ДипИФР, NAFD, IPB, and SRO AAS certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accounting and Auditing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAD

Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAAALAJ

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAAPAG

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

SECONDARYEDAFAIAJ

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

SECONDARYEDAAANAD

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Professional accounting education
• Auditor certification training
• Continuing professional development
• ACCA exam preparation
• International financial reporting training

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional qualification courses: Tuition fees for courses in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial analysis, IFRS, payroll, 1C, and other professional programs. Revenue is generated per course, with various price points depending on program type, duration, and included services (materials, exam registration). Revenue is one-time per course enrollment.
2. International qualification exam preparation (ACCA, CIMA, ДипИФР, НАФД): Fees for preparation courses for international and Russian professional qualifications, often bundled with exam registration, textbooks, and administrative support. Revenue is one-time per course but can include recurring elements such as re-sits and repeats.
3. Corporate training: Customized in-company training programs for employees of corporate clients, delivered on-site or online. B2B contractual revenue.
4. Certification document processing: Fees for issuance of certificates, diplomas, and completion documents. Also includes tax deduction support services and document delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STEK Training Center sells professional education courses (more than 60 in total) for accountants, auditors, and finance professionals, covering Russian state-approved qualifications (auditor certificate, IPB professional accountant certificate, tax consultant, НАФД), international qualifications (ACCA Qualification, CIMA Rus, DipIFR, ACCA Diploma in Finance and Business Management), and supporting topical programs (1C software, payroll, IFRS, taxation, business English). Courses are delivered in-person at the Moscow campus and online via a proprietary distance learning portal integrated with live Zoom webinars, with corporate clients served through customized training programs.

Product overview

Учебный центр 'СТЕК' is a multi-product educational platform offering more than 60 professional courses for accountants, auditors, and finance professionals. The portfolio is organized into two main categories: Russian professional qualifications (аттестат аудитора, аттестат профессионального бухгалтера, налоговый консультант, НАФД) and international qualifications (ACCA Qualification, CIMA RUS, ДипИФР, Диплом ACCA 'Финансы и управление бизнесом'). Supporting offerings include specialized software training (1С courses), business English programs, and topical courses covering taxation, IFRS, budgeting, payroll, HR, and foreign trade operations. Delivery combines in-person instruction at their Moscow campus with live online sessions via Zoom and a proprietary distance learning portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACCA Qualification International professional qualification program from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants covering Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exam papers, delivered in Russian under STEK's ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner accreditation for individual learners and finance professionals pursuing the global ACCA credential.
• ДипИФР — Diploma in International Financial Reporting Preparation program for the ACCA Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) delivered in Russian, preparing candidates for the international IFRS certification exam, offered by STEK as an ACCA Recognised Content Provider.
• CIMA (RUS) Qualification CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification program delivered in Russian, focusing on management accounting and business performance, offered under STEK's CIMA accreditation since 2022.
• ACCA Diploma "Finance and Business Management" (Russian) ACCA Diploma in Finance and Business Management delivered entirely in Russian, consisting of seven exam subjects and targeted at Russian-speaking accountants and finance professionals.
• Auditor Certificate Program (Аттестат аудитора) Russian auditor qualification program with two stages of qualifying exams administered through the unified attestation system, designed for candidates seeking the state-recognized auditor certificate under Federal Law No. 307-FZ.
• Professional Chief Accountant Certificate (Аттестат профбухгалтера) Professional accountant certification program at IPB Russia levels 5, 6, and 8 for chief accountants of commercial organizations, awarding IPB-administered state-recognized certificates.
• Tax Consultant Certificate (Налоговый консультант) Professional tax consultant certification (IPB level 7) covering Russian tax legislation and tax consulting practices for accountants and tax professionals seeking formal qualification.
• НАФД Qualification Program Russian professional qualification for finance directors and executives awarded by the National Association of Financial Directors (НАФД), consisting of expert and strategic level exams covering financial reporting, performance management, taxation, corporate law, risk management, and investment management.
• Complex Business Performance Management Certificate (Комплексное управление эффективностью бизнеса) Russian professional qualification program under the "Комплексное управление эффективностью бизнеса" certificate track covering integrated business performance management.
• Accountant Training Courses (Курсы бухгалтеров) Comprehensive accounting courses ranging from beginner level ("Бухгалтер с нуля") to advanced levels, covering bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and specialized areas, designed for individuals starting a career in accounting and practicing accountants seeking practical skills.
• 1C Software Training Courses (Курсы 1С) Training courses on 1C software products including 1С: Бухгалтерия 8.3 and 1С: Зарплата и управление персоналом (ЗУП), delivered by STEK as an authorized 1C training partner with access to cloud-based 1C software for hands-on practice.
• Auditor CPD Program (Повышение квалификации аудиторов, ААС) Continuing professional development courses for certified auditors who are members of SRO AAS 'Sodruzhestvo', required to fulfill annual CPD hours for audit certificate renewal under Federal Law No. 307-FZ.
• Professional Accountant CPD Program (Повышение квалификации профбухгалтеров, ИПБ) Continuing professional development courses for professional accountants who are members of IPB Russia, required to maintain IPB certifications and accumulate annual CPD hours.
• IFRS (МСФО) Courses International Financial Reporting Standards courses covering financial instruments, deferred taxes, consolidated statements, and IFRS-RSBU comparison for accountants and finance professionals working with or transitioning to IFRS reporting.
• Tax Courses (ОСН, УСН) Tax courses covering the general taxation system (ОСН) and simplified taxation system (УСН) for businesses in Russia, designed for accountants and tax professionals needing practical tax compliance knowledge.
• Business and Financial English Courses English language courses for finance and business professionals, including Business English, Financial English, and English for ACCA candidates, designed to support international qualification preparation and finance career advancement.
• Payroll and HR Management Courses (1С ЗУП) Courses covering labor accounting, payroll calculation, leave and sick pay, travel expenses, tax reporting, and 1С:ЗУП software for HR managers, payroll specialists, and accountants combining HR responsibilities.
• Foreign Economic Activity (ВЭД) Courses Courses on foreign economic activity (ВЭД) covering currency operations, export/import transactions, and international trade accounting for accountants and finance staff at companies engaged in cross-border trade.
• Budgeting Course (Бюджетирование) Budgeting course covering budgeting techniques, financial planning, and management reporting for accountants, chief accountants, and finance managers responsible for organizational budgeting processes.
• HR and Personnel Records Courses (Курсы кадрового делопроизводства) HR management and personnel record-keeping courses for beginners and practicing HR specialists, covering personnel documentation, labor law, and HR administration fundamentals.
• STEK Distance Learning Portal (Портал дистанционного обучения) Proprietary online learning management system providing enrolled students with access to course materials, test tasks, trial exams, online Zoom sessions with instructors, video recordings of completed lectures, and discussion forums, with dedicated portals for professional accountants and auditors tracking certification progress.
• Self-Study Materials for Professional Accountant and Auditor Certificates, ACCA, DipIFR, НАФД and CIMA Self-study preparation kits (комплекты для самоподготовки) covering Russian professional qualifications (auditor certificate, professional accountant certificate) and international qualifications (ACCA RUS, DipIFR, НАФД, CIMA), sold as standalone study packages for self-directed learners.
• Corporate / In-Company Training Programs Customized in-company training programs delivered at client premises or online, tailored to organizational needs, with dedicated account managers and corporate billing through company accounts for Russian companies sending finance and accounting employees for professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of STEK students passed ACCA exams in December 2025, outperforming global averages.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is an ACCA GOLD Approved Learning Partner since 2008 — the highest tier of ACCA accreditation. It is one of only two ACCA Gold partners remaining in Russia in 2026. STEK offers preparation for ACCA Qualification, Diploma ACCA 'Finance and Business Management' (Russian language), and ДипИФР. STEK also serves as an ACCA Recognised Content Provider.
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is an accredited CIMA (RUS) provider since 2022, offering preparation for CIMA Russian-language qualifications.
• Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia (ИПБ России)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is accredited by IPB Russia (register No. 038) and recognized as the best training center by IPB in 2022. Offers CPD programs for professional accountants including certification leading to IPB certificates.
• SRO AAS 'Sodruzhestvo' (Саморегулируемая организация аудиторов Ассоциация 'Содружество')coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is accredited as a training center for auditors (register No. 13) by the SRO AAS. Provides CPD programs for certified auditors with issuance of SRO certificates for mandatory annual qualification maintenance under Federal Law No. 307-FZ.
• NAFD (National Association of Financial Directors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is an accredited NAFD training provider and developer of official NAFD study materials. Offers the full range of NAFD expert and strategic level exam preparation programs.
• 1CcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTEK is an authorized 1C partner for training. Students on 1C courses receive access to cloud-based 1C software for training and practice. The partnership ensures courses use the latest versions of 1C software products.
• Pearson VUEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTEK is an authorized Pearson VUE test center for computer-based examinations, enabling delivery of various professional qualification exams on its platform.
• STEK Audit Company (Аудиторская компания 'СТЕК')minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK Training Center and STEK Audit Company are part of the same group of companies. Graduates receive 20% discount on consultations and 5% discount on audit services from the affiliated audit firm. The audit company also refers job openings to training center graduates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HOCK Training: International provider of exam-prep courses for ACCA, CIMA, CMA, CIA, and DipIFR with strong presence in Russia and CIS. Directly comparable to STEK as a competing ACCA Gold-tier provider in the same Russian market for professional accounting certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Financial (Kaplan Professional Education): UK-based global professional education provider offering ACCA, CIMA, and other finance certification courses. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same international accounting-qualification training category as STEK's ACCA and CIMA programs.
• BPP Professional Education: One of the largest global providers of ACCA, CIMA, and CPA training with a long-established Gold Approved Learning Partner relationship with ACCA. Directly comparable as an international accounting-certification prep incumbent competing in the same qualification category.
• Becker Professional Education: US-headquartered global provider of CPA, CMA, and continuing professional education for accountants. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering certification prep and CPD for accounting professionals, overlapping with STEK's professional qualification portfolio.
• Synergy University: Large Russian private university and corporate training provider offering MBA, professional retraining, and corporate education programs including finance/accounting. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Russian professional education with overlapping finance qualification offerings.
• Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation: Major Russian state university specializing in economics, finance, accounting, and auditing, offering degree and professional qualification programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Russian accounting/auditing education targeting the same professional accountancy audience.

Emerging players

• Skillbox: One of Russia's largest online education platforms offering courses in finance, accounting, and 1C, among many other categories. Comparable as an emerging Russian online education player competing for the same B2C learner base in accounting and finance.
• Netology (Netology Group): Major Russian online education platform offering professional development programs including finance and accounting courses. Comparable as an emerging Russian online education player with overlapping customer segments in finance and accounting upskilling.

Regional players

• Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS: Russian business school offering MBA, professional retraining, and finance/accounting qualification programs in Moscow. Comparable as a Russia-based regional competitor in professional accounting and finance education targeting a similar audience.
• City Business School (City Business School Russia): Russian business school offering online and offline professional education programs in finance, accounting, and management. Comparable as a Russian regional player overlapping with STEK on professional finance training and certification tracks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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