Learn how accounting functions as a system to record, process, and communicate financial data.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
Understanding The Basics of Accounting
History and Roles of Accounting
Accounting in Intangible Areas of Business
Accounting in Ancient Times
Modern Accounting
Functions, Characteristics and Objectives of Accounting
Accounting Ethics
Introduction to Bookkeeping
Benefits of Bookkeeping
Things to Look Out for in Bookkeeping
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Best Accounting Practices
Role of A Charted Accountant
4 Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Statements
Introduction
Types of bookkeeping
Differences in Bookkeeping versus Accounting
Sub-fields of accounting
Financial Accounting
Cost Accounting
Human Resource Accounting
Forensic Accounting
User of Accounting Information
Double Entry System
Features of the Double Entry System
Advantages and disadvantages of the Double Entry System
Understanding Asset, Liability and Capital
Asset, Liability and Capital Numerical Examples
The Elements of Financial Statements
Recognition for Particular Elements
The Golden Rules of Debit and Credit
Understanding a Transaction in Accounting Terms
Rules for Determining Cash or Credit Transaction
Kinds of Transaction
Source Documents
Types of Accounts
Understanding Journal
Aspects of Journal
Basic Rules of Entering Transactions into the Journal
Example of A Journal
Types of Journals
Understanding Ledger
Example of A Ledger
Balancing the Ledger
The Journal and Ledger entail
Five-column schedule
Characteristics of a Trial Balance
Examples of a Trial Balance
Errors that are disclosed by a Trial Balance
Suspense Account
Closing Stock
Returns Inwards and Returns Outwards
Accounting Principles
Accounting Concepts and Conventions
Business Entity Concept Advantages and Disadvantages
Money Measurement Concept
Going Concern Concept
Factors in Deciding Going Concern
Factors in Deciding Going Concern
Historical Cost Concept
Realization Concept
Accounting Concepts & Conventions
Accrual Concept
Accrual Concept
Periodicity Concept
Periodicity Concept
Consistency Concept
Consistency Concept
Prudence Concept
Prudence Concept
Materiality Concept
Materiality Concept
Matching Concept
Matching Concept
Full Disclosure
Full Disclosure
Substance Over Form
Substance Over Form
Source Documents
Invoice
Credit Notes
Vouchers Notes
Bank Reconciliation Statement
Inventory in Accounting
Accounting Standard - Valuation of Inventories
NRV and NPV
NRV and NPV
Cost of Inventories
Cost of Purchase Numerical Example
Cost of Purchase Numerical Example
Cost of Conversion
Cost of Conversion
Production Overheads
Production Overheads
Cost Excluded from Inventories
Cost Formulas
Techniques for the Measurement of Cost
Understanding Payroll
Payroll Management
Elements of a Payroll Management System / Employee Information
Work Timing Information / Salary / Wage Information
Information on Deductions / Information on Benefits,
Payroll Taxes / Information on Benefits
Understanding TDS
Provident Fund
Conducting Payroll Management
What is Accounting Report?
Balance sheet
Own
Owes
Income Statement
Operating Section
Non-operating Section
Cash Flow Statement
Cash from Operating Activities
Cash from Investing Activities
Cash from Financing Activities
Introduction to Final Account
Preparation of Trial Balance
Trading Account
Balancing Trading Account
Preparing Profit and Loss Account
Profit and Loss Account Continued
Profit and Loss Account Continued
The Balance Sheet
Balance Sheets Formats
Balance Sheets Formats
Adjustments in Balance Sheets
Introduction to Tally
What is Tally?
Versions of Tally
Benefits of Tally
Data Reliability and Security
Payroll Management
Management in the Banking Sector
Regulation of Data Across Geographical Location
Ease of maintaining a Budget
Simple Tax Returns Filing
Audit Tool for Compliance
Remote Access of Data
Quick Access to Documents
Case Study-SM Process Plant Pvt Ltd
Features of Tally
Accounting Features in Tally
Screen Guide
Case Study - SM Process Plant Pvt Ltd
Introduction to GST
Central Goods and Services Tax
State Goods and Services Tax
Integrated Goods and Services Tax
Goods and services which are exempt from the GST
Breakdown of GST
GST for Business
GST Criteria
Tax Deducted at Source
Tax Collected at Source
GST Return Filing
Types of GST Return Forms
Importance of business reports
Provides an in-depth view of the business
Uncover products in high demand
Helps solve an existing issue
Unleashes trends
Bookkeeping and accounting softwares
Using Tally Prime: Downloading Tally Prime
Using Tally Prime: Creating a company
Using Tally Prime: Creating a ledger
History of Tally
Tally Products
Enterprise resource planning software
Types of reports in Tally ERP
Using Tally Prime: Recording sales and purchases
GAAP – Best Practices
Case Study-(Enron Corporation)
Revenue Recognition
Mark to Market
Special Purpose Entities
Financial Audit
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:30 hours
Track:Service Management
Skill Level:Beginner
Language:English
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
Articulate the core concepts of accounting and explain its significance in business operations.
Understand the distinctions between bookkeeping and accounting and recognize their interdependence in maintaining financial records.
Apply practical techniques in organizing and managing company data, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Develop proficiency in recognizing, interpreting, and utilizing different source documents for accurate financial recording.
Gain hands-on experience in using Tally for accounting purposes, including the generation of GST reports, enhancing their employability in the field of finance and accounting.