Accounting is an exciting and challenging field that continues to be transformed by current events, globalization, and information technology. Such forces are changing the nature of accounting work and adding to the already large number of job opportunities. Ongoing changes to the regulatory environment, including tax laws, have created wide-ranging opportunities for Commerce Graduates in a variety of locations across the world.

The Department of Accountancy creates a stimulating environment for the academic growth of its students and provides them with a thorough understanding of a range of subjects such as Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Advanced Accounting at Under-Graduate Level and Management Accounting, Financial Analysis & Control, Advanced Accounting, Income Tax, Specialised Areas in Accounting, Business Tax Assessment & Planning, Advanced Auditing, Specialised Auditing, Recent Advances in Accounting, Taxation & Auditing and Project Work at Post-Graduate Level in the faculty of commerce. We also provide in depth knowledge for research work undertaken in the varied branches of accounting at the Doctoral Degree at our Research Centre. The Faculty Members of the Department are known for their expertise in the above mentioned areas. Interwoven into teaching practices is the goal of fostering in students a sense of responsibility towards society, in particular those sections of the population that are underprivileged. In line with this emphasis, the classroom space is democratic and one in which differences in opinions are respected. Most importantly, teachers remain available to students at all times. Upon graduation, many students find placements with renowned business organisations such as WIPRO, ICICI Prudential, Deloitte, Axis Bank, Infosys, Cilicant, Amazon, Deloitte Development LLC, Cap Gemini, Cognizant, Syntel, WNS, The Violet, ADP, Metro Services, and Northern Trust.

Centre for Tally Accounting (CTA):

• The Department of Accountancy has started a “Certificate Course in Tally ERP.9” in collaboration with Tally Solution Private Limited, Bangalore in the Academic Year 2013-14. The students’ myriad success is often determined by his basic skills and by the kind of knowledge they have. What one earns depends on what one learns. Today the challenge is bridging the gap between industry requirements and the academic learning to ensure more job-ready students. This Programme is meant for students who want to pursue a career in accounting in particular.

Objective of the Course:

• To provide the latest skill set and knowledge of computerized accounting as required for the finance and accounting sector in different industry domains.
• To provide adequate exposure to enhance the employment potential participating students.

Need for Computerized Accounting:

• The technological advances in computer and business software have greatly changed the accounting industry and business. Most businesses use accounting software to aid their staff in recording financial transactions and preparing financial statements for business operations. A new industry of computerized accounting careers has grown-up from this influx of accounting software, creating some great job-opportunities for commerce graduates.

Structure of the course:

• The course will have a fixed amount of hours of teaching for the students through conventional model, utilizing technology and facilitation base pedagogy. This course will be delivered as per the syllabus mentioned in the appendices, and will also be assessed on proficiency at the end of the course.
• 70% of the programme would be technology led.
• Computer labs will be used to deliver the practical part of the course.
• All students that successfully complete the course will be eligible for certification by college and tally academy.

ACCA: (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK:

• Qualification: ACCA, UK is leading global body for Professional Accountants. It aims to offer business relevant first choice qualifications to the students of the college who seek a rewarding career in Accountancy, Finance and Management.
• The College has on MOU with ACCA, where students of the college are put through a comprehensive and rigorous exams and training. Arrange of resources and support are provided to help them achieve the ACCA Qualification and reach the career destination of choice. An ACCA qualified accountant is in high demand and has a choice of working in many different financial roles and at senior levels within an organisation.

Department members: