DIPLOMA IN E-ACCOUNTING ( M-S-DEA01 )

Core Accounting & Financial Management

• Fundamentals of Accounting: Includes the double-entry system, journalizing, ledger posting, trial balance, and preparation of final accounts (Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet).

• Financial Management: Basic concepts of financial analysis, capital structure, and cost of capital.

• Cost Accounting: Introduction to cost concepts, cost sheets, and inventory valuation.

• Inventory Management: Stock valuation, order management (Sales & Purchase Orders), and tracking.

2. Computerized Accounting Software

• TallyPrime (or Tally.ERP 9): Comprehensive training on India's most popular accounting software. Topics include company setup, voucher entry, inventory features, and generating all financial and statutory reports.

• Busy Accounting Software: Training on this software, which is widely used by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

• Advanced MS Excel: Using Excel for accounting tasks like data analysis, creating MIS (Management Information System) Reports, Pivot Tables, and financial modeling.

• Other Software/Concepts: Introduction to other tools like QuickBooks, SAP FICO (basic modules), and E-Banking.

3. Taxation and E-Filing Compliance

• GST (Goods and Services Tax): Detailed coverage of registration, billing, input tax credit, and GST Return Filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) using software.

• TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) & TCS (Tax Collected at Source): Rules, computation, deposit, and e-Filing of TDS/TCS Returns.

• Income Tax: Basics of direct taxation, heads of income, deductions, and Income Tax Return (ITR) e-filing for various forms.

• Statutory Compliance: Understanding and adhering to legal and financial regulations to avoid penalties.

4. Specialized Practical Modules

• Payroll Management: Calculating salaries, managing attendance, and statutory deductions like PF and ESI.

• Bank Reconciliation: Matching bank and book balances.

• Auditing: Basic concepts of auditing and financial compliance.

• Data Security & Management: Concepts related to securing and managing accounting data.

The eligibility criteria for a Diploma in E-Accounting typically depends on the institution, but the most common requirement is:

Minimum Educational Qualification

• Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.

  • Many institutions accept students from any stream (Commerce, Arts, or Science), though a Commerce background is often preferred.

  • Some universities or higher-level diplomas may require a minimum percentage (e.g., 40% to 45%) in the qualifying examination.

Other Common Requirements

• Basic Computer Knowledge: Since the course involves E-Accounting software and e-filing, familiarity with computers and MS Office is often necessary or at least highly recommended.

• Target Audience: These courses are also popular among:

  • Graduates (B.Com., B.A., B.Sc.) looking for job-oriented skills.

  • Working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in modern accounting software and taxation.

  • Business owners or entrepreneurs who want to handle their own accounting.

In short, a 10+2 pass is generally the standard minimum qualification.