B.Com. in Accounting & Finance (with ACCA) Program Overview

The B.Com. in Accounting & Finance (with ACCA) is designed to combine strong academic foundations in accounting and finance with globally recognized professional competencies aligned with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

This program prepares students for careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management by integrating academic learning with ACCA qualification modules, ensuring global employability and industry readiness.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have successfully completed Class 12 (Arts, Commerce, or Science stream) with a minimum of 60% marks

Duration

3-Year Degree Programme

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Unique Features

• Collaboration: Collaboration with the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗔), a globally recognized professional accounting body headquartered in the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺.
• ACCA Integration: Curriculum aligned with ACCA Applied Knowledge & Applied Skills levels
• Global Recognition: Pathway toward an internationally accepted professional qualification
• Exam Exemptions: Students can claim exemptions from 9 ACCA papers
• 100% Internship & Placement Assistance in investment banking and audit & assurance firms.
• Professional Skill Development: Ethics, governance, leadership, and analytical thinking

Domains Covered in the Programme

• Business & Technology: Understanding business environments, organizational structures, and the role of technology in modern enterprises.
• Corporate & Business Laws: Knowledge of legal frameworks governing businesses, contracts, and corporate compliance.
• Financial Accounting: Advanced preparation and interpretation of financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Cost Accounting: Application of costing techniques for planning, control, and decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Preparation and analysis of financial reports based on international standards like IFRS.
• Financial Management: Managing financial resources, investment decisions, and capital structure for value maximization.
• Management Accounting: Use of financial data for internal decision-making, planning, and performance evaluation.
• Audit & Assurance: Principles and practices of auditing, risk assessment, and ensuring financial reliability.
• Performance Management: Techniques to measure and improve organizational and financial performance.
• Strategic Business Leader: Developing leadership, strategic thinking, and governance skills in complex business environments.
• Advanced Performance Management: Advanced tools for strategic planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Strategic Business Reporting: Analysis and communication of financial and non-financial information for stakeholders.
• Advanced Financial Management: Strategic financial decision-making involving investments, risk management, and corporate finance.

Why B.Com. Accounting & Finance (with ACCA) at Pillai College?

• Dual Qualification Advantage: Earn a B.Com. Accounting & Finance degree while progressing toward the globally recognized Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Integrated & Industry-Aligned Curriculum: ACCA subjects are embedded within the programme, covering accounting, finance, audit, and strategic management.
• ACCA Training by Industry Professionals: Gain practical insights and real-world exposure through training delivered by experienced industry professionals.
• Strong Analytics & Practical Skills: Focus on financial analysis, decision-making, and tools like Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling.
• Modern Infrastructure & Career Opportunities: State-of-the-art facilities at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, along with internship support and global career prospects.

Future Prospects

Graduates can pursue high-demand roles such as:

• Financial Analyst
• Chartered Accountant (ACCA Affiliate)
• Auditor / Internal Auditor
• Tax Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Risk & Compliance Analyst
• Management Accountant
• Corporate Finance Executive

Higher Education Options

• MBA (Finance / International Business)
• M.Com / M.Sc. Finance
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• Advanced ACCA specializations

Subjects

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Financial Accounting: Theory and Applications	Financial Accounting Systems and Practices	Financial Accounting III
Business & Technology	Cost Accounting: Concepts and Applications	Cost Accounting II
Business Mathematics & Statistics	Corporate & Business Laws	Financial Reporting
Effective Communication Skills	Indian Languages - from the pool	Financial Management
Fundamentals of Computer Applications in Accounting	Financial Analysis and Forecasting Using Excel	Financial Analysis and Forecasting Using Excel
Indian Intellectual Heritage	Value Added Course	Professional Communication & Soft Skills for Finance & Business
Essentials of Finance	Fundamentals of Corporate Finance	Taxation I (Direct Tax I)
Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Financial Accounting IV	Financial Accounting V	Financial Accounting VI
Management Accounting	Cost Accounting III	Financial Modelling
Audit & Assurance	Strategic Business Reporting	Strategic Business Leader
Performance Management	Advance Financial Management	Advanced Performance Management
Mini Project	Internship	Research Project
Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Professional Growth	Taxation III (Indirect Taxes)	Taxation IV (Indirect Taxes)
Taxation II (Direct Tax II)