About the Course

Duration: 6–12 months (full-time or part-time options).
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent; commerce/background preferred but open to all.
Mode: Classroom + lab/practical sessions; may include online theory and software labs.
Assessments: Assignments, practical bookkeeping tests, case studies, term exams, final project.

Core modules / topics

1. Financial Accounting Fundamentals — accounting cycle, journal entries, ledgers, trial balance.
2. Advanced Bookkeeping — cash/bank transactions, bank reconciliation, petty cash, vouchers.
3. Cost & Management Accounting (Intro) — cost classification, costing methods, basic variance analysis.
4. Taxation Basics — GST fundamentals, income tax basics, filing concepts and tax computation.
5. Company Accounts & Finalization — financial statements preparation, adjustments, depreciation, provisions.
6. Auditing & Compliance (Intro) — internal controls, audit process, documentation, statutory compliance.
7. Accounting Software & ERP Basics — Tally, QuickBooks, or comparable accounting packages; basic ERP navigation.
8. Business Law & Corporate Regulations — basics of company law, contractual principles relevant to accounting.
9. Financial Reporting & Analysis — ratio analysis, cash flow statements, basic financial interpretation.
10. Practical Project / Internship — real-company bookkeeping, reconciliations, tax computations, and report submission.

Learning outcomes

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and complete the accounting cycle.
• Prepare and interpret financial statements and cash flow statements.
• Apply basic cost accounting techniques for managerial decision support.
• Compute and record GST and basic income tax elements.
• Use mainstream accounting software for day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Understand audit fundamentals and statutory compliance requirements.

5 Career Opportunities

1) Junior Accountant — Handle day-to-day accounting operations

What you’ll do: Record transactions, maintain ledgers, assist in month-end closings.
Key skills from course: Bookkeeping, journal entries, reconciliations, accounting software proficiency.
Entry path: Accounts departments of SMEs, startups, or accounting firms.

2) Accounts Payable / Receivable Executive — Manage vendor and customer ledgers

What you’ll do: Process invoices, payments, receipts, credit control, and reconciliations.
Key skills from course: Invoice handling, bank reconciliations, GST basics, attention to detail.
Entry path: Finance teams across corporates, retail chains, and service providers.

3) Tax Assistant / GST Coordinator — Support taxation and compliance tasks

What you’ll do: Prepare GST returns, assist in tax computations, maintain tax records.
Key skills from course: GST workings, filing basics, tax record maintenance, statutory timelines.
Entry path: Tax departments, CA firms, compliance teams in companies.

4) Audit Assistant / Internal Control Associate — Support audits and control checks

What you’ll do: Help with audit documentation, test controls, perform vouching and inventory checks.
Key skills from course: Audit procedures, documentation, internal control understanding.
Entry path: Audit firms, internal audit teams, compliance units.

5) Financial Reporting / Accounts Executive — Prepare reports and financial analysis

What you’ll do: Compile financial statements, perform ratio analysis, assist management reporting.
Key skills from course: Financial reporting, statement analysis, Excel/reporting basics, accounting standards awareness.
Entry path: Finance teams in SMEs, financial services, and corporate reporting roles.