Diploma in Accounting & Finance

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:

  1. Introduction to Accounting

  2. Business Communication

  3. Principles of Economics

  4. Financial Mathematics

  5. Computerized Accounting (Tally, ERP, etc.)

  6. Business Law

Semester 2:

  1. Financial Accounting

  2. Cost Accounting

  3. Auditing Practices

  4. Financial Management

  5. Taxation Laws

  6. Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting

Semester 3:

  1. Advanced Financial Accounting

  2. Corporate Accounting

  3. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

  4. International Finance

  5. Management Information Systems

  6. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Semester 4:

  1. Strategic Financial Management

  2. Corporate Tax Planning

  3. Banking and Financial Institutions

  4. Financial Markets and Services

  5. Risk Management and Insurance

  6. 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:

  1. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

  2. Christ University, Bangalore

  3. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

  4. Loyola College, Chennai

  5. Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai

  6. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune

  7. Delhi School of Business, New Delhi

  8. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad

  9. Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF), Delhi

  10. Amity University, Noida

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

  1. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  2. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

  3. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  4. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. St. Albert’s College, Kochi

  6. Sree Narayana College, Kollam

  7. Baselius College, Kottayam

  8. Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

  9. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

  10. Farook College, Kozhikode