COURSE CURRICULUM

Certificate in Financial Accounting


Module 1:

Fundamentals of Accounting

Module Description:
Introduction to basic accounting principles, concepts, and the accounting cycle. Learners will understand how financial transactions are recorded and reported.

  • Introduction to accounting and its principles
  • Understanding assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses
  • Recording basic transactions and journal entries
  • Overview of the accounting cycle
Module 2:

Financial Statements & Reporting

Module Description:
Learn to prepare and interpret financial statements to analyze business performance and support decision-making.

  • Preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • Understanding financial reporting frameworks
  • Analysis and interpretation of financial data
  • Using reports for decision-making
Module 3:

Accounting Software (Tally & Zoho)

Module Description:
Hands-on training in popular accounting software for automating bookkeeping, managing transactions, and generating reports.

  • Introduction to Tally and Zoho Books
  • Recording financial transactions digitally
  • Generating automated financial reports
  • Practical exercises for day-to-day accounting tasks
Module 4:

Taxation & GST Filing

Module Description:
Understanding the basics of taxation, GST compliance, and filing procedures for businesses.

  • Overview of GST, income tax, and indirect taxes
  • Recording taxable transactions and GST computation
  • Preparing GST returns and filing online
  • Tax compliance and documentation practices
Module 5:

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Module Description:
Learn to manage employee payrolls, statutory deductions, and labor compliance effectively.

  • Salary calculations and payroll processing
  • Understanding PF, ESI, TDS, and other statutory deductions
  • Compliance with labor laws and regulations
  • Maintaining payroll records and reports
Module 6:

Advanced Excel for Accountants

Module Description:
Master advanced Excel skills for accounting tasks, financial analysis, and reporting.

  • Advanced formulas, functions, and pivot tables
  • Financial modeling and scenario analysis
  • Automating accounting tasks using Excel
  • Creating dashboards and visual reports
Module 7:

Banking, Reconciliation & Audit Basics

Module Description:
Learn banking operations, account reconciliation, and auditing fundamentals to ensure financial accuracy.

  • Bank account management and reconciliations
  • Handling payments, receipts, and transfers
  • Basic auditing techniques and internal controls
  • Reporting discrepancies and resolving errors
Module 8:

MIS Reporting & Budgeting

Module Description:
Focus on Management Information Systems reporting and preparing budgets for organizational planning.

  • Designing and generating MIS reports
  • Budget creation and variance analysis
  • Forecasting and financial planning
  • Using reports for managerial decision-making
Module 9:

Corporate Accounting Standards

Module Description:
Learn the principles of corporate accounting standards and their application in financial reporting.

  • Overview of IFRS and Ind AS
  • Applying accounting standards to transactions
  • Disclosure requirements and compliance
  • Preparing financial statements according to standards
Module 10:

Final Project & Industry Simulation

Module Description:
This capstone module allows learners to apply all accounting concepts in a simulated industry scenario, integrating real-world tools and practices.

  • End-to-end accounting for a simulated company
  • Preparing journals, ledgers, and financial statements
  • Applying GST, payroll, and statutory compliance
  • Generating MIS and analytical reports
  • Presenting final project to peers or mentors