Course Overview:
The Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a one to two-year course designed to provide students with essential skills in financial management, accounting practices, and business finance principles. The course is suitable for those looking to enter the finance sector in roles such as accounts assistants, financial analysts, or junior accountants.
Duration:
The duration of the Diploma in Accounting and Finance ranges between 1 to 2 years, depending on the institution offering the program.
Syllabus: Semester-Wise Breakdown
Semester 1:
Introduction to Accounting
Business Communication
Principles of Economics
Financial Mathematics
Computerized Accounting (Tally, ERP, etc.)
Business Law
Semester 2:
Financial Accounting
Cost Accounting
Auditing Practices
Financial Management
Taxation Laws
Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting
Semester 3:
Advanced Financial Accounting
Corporate Accounting
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
International Finance
Management Information Systems
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Semester 4:
Strategic Financial Management
Corporate Tax Planning
Banking and Financial Institutions
Financial Markets and Services
Risk Management and Insurance
Project Work/Internship (Mandatory)
Average Fees:
The average fees for the course range from ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000, varying according to the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
Students pursuing a Diploma in Accounting and Finance are typically required to appear for internal semester examinations and practical assessments. Additionally, some institutions may require students to complete certifications in software tools like Tally, GST certification, or MS Excel as part of their final evaluation.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions Combined in India:
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Christ University, Bangalore
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Loyola College, Chennai
Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
Delhi School of Business, New Delhi
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF), Delhi
Amity University, Noida
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Albert’s College, Kochi
Sree Narayana College, Kollam
Baselius College, Kottayam
Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Farook College, Kozhikode