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Provider: Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDCA) is a post graduate diploma course offered in accounting and finance specializations. PGDCA generally takes from one to two years for completion. The curriculum allows the students to gain deep knowledge in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, managerial accounting. PGDCA usually can take two semesters, every semester has several subjects taught through lectures, case studies, assignments, and examinations.
These are some entrance tests that are recognized for admission to PGDCA; CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT and ATMA. These are normal tests, measuring numeracy, analytical skills from numerical data and language proficiency respectively. Graduation with account/commerce also ensure good scores for the candidates to secure their PGDCA admissions. There is usually no requirement as to prior work experience. Presently, several reputed B-schools and universities are running the PGDCA course through full time and distance learning/part time to meet the demands of the fresher and working professional.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | PGDA (Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy) |
| - Duration | 1-2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate Diploma |
| - Eligibility | Graduation (Commerce/Accountancy) |
| - Top Colleges | ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India), IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) |
1. The candidate should have completed the bachelor’s degree program in any field from any accredited university with not less than 50% marks.
2. Even the final year bachelor’s degree examinees are also eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
3. This course does not have any age requirement or restriction of any kind for the students.
4. Any students who have commerce background or non-commerce background like science, arts, engineering etc are eligible for this course.
5. It is also open for working professional who wishes to pursue the said course.
6. Particular entrance tests such as CAT/ XAT/CMAT might be necessary to gain entry into certain colleges offering this course.
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Advanced Accounting | Consolidation, Amalgamation, Financial reporting |
| Auditing | Types of audits, Auditing techniques, Audit reporting |
| Taxation | Income tax, Service tax, VAT, International taxation |
| Cost Accounting | Cost concepts, Cost accounting systems, Cost control |
| Financial Management | Financial planning, Financial analysis, Investment decisions |
| Management Accounting | Management accounting concepts, Performance analysis |
| Financial Reporting | Financial statements, Accounting standards, Financial analysis |
| Corporate Law | Company law, Partnership law, Tax laws |
| Advanced Taxation | Tax planning, Tax avoidance, Tax evasion |
| Accounting Information Systems | Accounting software, ERP systems, Financial modeling |
| Research Methodology | Research techniques, Statistical analysis, Financial modeling |
