Finance and Accounts

LIST OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS EXAMS

1. CPT (Common Proficiency Test)

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WHAT IS CPT?

Finance and Accounts : Common Proficiency Test commonly known as CA CPT is an entry level test conducted by ICAI for Chartered Accountancy course. CA CPT is conducted twice every year i.e., in June and December respectively. CPT is an offline mode exam conducted in two sessions. There are 200 objective type questions for a total of 200 marks. The entry level exam is cond..Read More
 

2. CFA Exam (Chartered Financial Analyst Exam)

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WHAT IS CFA?

The Chartered Financial Analyst programme is a professional course offered by the US-based CFA Institute. The programme aims to grant ‘CFA charter’ to investment and financial professionals to help them further their career goals.

A candidate who successfully completes the programme, is declared ‘CFA charterholder’. There are over 1.2 lakh CFA members across 35 countries in the world. Read More

 

3. CS Examination (Company Secretary Examination)

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WHAT IS CS (Finance and Accounts) Examination?

As defined in the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, “Company Secretary” (CS) is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. To earn the membership of ICSI, candidates are required to complete a comprehensive 3-level Company Secretary Course. Usually, CS plays an important role in financial and legal management of a company..Read More

4. CA Foundation (Chartered Accountancy Foundation Exam)

WHAT IS CA FOUNDATION?

Foundation exam commonly known as CA Foundation is the new entry-level examination conducted by ICAI for giving entry into the profession of Chartered Accountancy. CA Foundation is held twice a year, i.e. in May and November. It is an offline, subjective cum objective examination, comprising four papers. CA Foundation exam is based on the revised s..Read More

Finance and Accounts Course Details

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

ACCA is a 2-year full-time Certificate in Chartered Accountants course. Eligibility to which is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with 55%  marks from a recognized university

Many colleges offer Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] course in India. Every college has their own eligibility criteria, admission process, and fees structure. A government, private, and deemed colleges offer this course. Some of the top colleges/universities offer this course includes:

  • D.C. School of Management and Technology, Kerala
  • Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Bangalore
  • Indian School of Commerce, Kochi
  • National Academy of Management Studies, Mumbai
  • Vivekanand Institute of Management and Engineering, Kota

The average fee for this course ranges between INR 4,000 to 1 lakh based on the candidate’s marks obtained in their 10+2 or an entrance exam.

In this course, students learn major topics include Chartered accounting, Financial accounting, Risk management, Working capital management, Mergers and acquisitions, Maintaining chartered accounts, and Business Valuation.

Admission to ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) course is based on merit-list or entrance-based. Most of the colleges select students based on the marks obtained in their 10+2 or an equivalent examination for course admission. Some reputed colleges conduct entrance exams for this course admission. Students who are selected for the entrance exam should attend the personal interview conducted by the college. Based on their performances, they will be selected for admissions.

ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Course Highlights Table

Written below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level Certificate
Duration 2 years
Examination Type
Eligibility 10+2
Admission Process Merit-based or Entrance-based
Top recruiting organizations ICICI, YES Bank, State Banks, Indian Bank, Harman, HCL, Newgen, LAVA, Bajaj Alliance
Top recruiting areas Government Banks, Private Banks, Educational Institutes, BPOs, Banking Sectors, Finance Departments in Industries, Stock Exchanges
Top job profiles Accounts Manager, Marketing Manager, Executive Assistant, Marketing Analyst, Business Analyst, Finance Manager, Cashier, Equity Research Analyst, Investment Banker, Corporate Analyst
Course Fee INR 4,000 to 1 lakh
Average Starting Salary INR 1 to 10 lakhs

Finance and Accounts Fee Structure

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ): What is it about?

ACCA certificate course is ideal for those candidates who wish to pursue a career in chartered accountancy, banking, consulting or in financial services. Candidates for this certification course will be equipped to use accounting statements and financial information to aid in decision-making. In this course, candidates will study theory and practices involved in financial accounting, risk management, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, which are all of primary concern to professionals.

In this certificate course, students gain knowledge and a strong foundation in accounting and finance particularly for those who wish to pursue a professional accountancy qualification or an academic study in related areas after graduation. The creation of these reports typically occurs monthly and is used for internal planning and decision-making.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Top Institutes 

Given below are the college names, location and the average structure of the fees which will be taken by the college for this course.

COLLEGE NAME CITY AVERAGE ANNUAL FEE IN INR
D.C. School of Management and Technology Kerala INR 14,000
Financial Training Institute Ernakulam INR 20,000
Financial Training Institute Bangalore INR 44,000
Indian School of Business Management and Administration Jaipur INR 6,050
Indian School of Business Management and Administration Kochi INR 49,940
Indian School of Commerce Calicut INR 38,890
Indian School of Commerce Bangalore INR 72,500
Indian School of Commerce Trivandrum INR 12,106
Indian School of Commerce Kochi INR 68,500
FTMS Global Academy India Private Limited Chennai INR 30,000
Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies Mumbai INR 29,000
Money Academy Nagpur INR 8,100
Money Academy Pune INR 10,000
National Academy of Management Studies Mumbai INR 29,950
National Institute of Management Mumbai INR 78,700
Vidyabharathi Group of Institutes Kochi INR 12,000
Vivekanand Institute of Management and Engineering Kota INR 24,000

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Eligibility 

Candidates who have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized university are eligible for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] course. Candidates who have 55% of marks in 10+2 degree or an equivalent degree are also eligible. The percentage may vary from one college to another.

Applying for this course:

Eligible candidates may apply for ACCA course through online/offline. Candidates may get an application form and apply for this course through official website of the respective college. (Or) Candidates can directly get application form directly from the admission office of the respective college for this course.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Admission Process

Admission for ACCA course is based on merit-list or entrance-exam. Most of the colleges select students based on the marks obtained in their 10+2 or an equivalent examination for course admission. Some reputed colleges conduct entrance exams for this course admission. Major entrance exams conducted by the reputed colleges and the institutes are:

  • GGSIPU
  • LPU NEST
  • AJEE
  • JEE Main
  • GATA

Students who are selected for the entrance exam should attend the personal interview conducted by the college. Based on their performances, they will be selected for admissions.

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