B.Com in Accounting and Finance is an under graduate course of 3 years duration which focuses on the study of various principles in the field of Accounting and Finance. This course enables aspirants to work in various job profiles (in the financial section) of various business-oriented firms. Several colleges and Universities in India offer this course, which enables students them to build up a good career in the field of Accounting and Finance.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies after B.Com in Accounting and Finance

Aspirants should do a B.Com in Accounting and Finance degree from any of the recognized Universities to get admission into any of the good institutions. Most of the reputed institutions demand at least 50% marks in the graduation level for admission into the courses available there. Some colleges and Universities also organize separate entrance exams. Eligible candidates will be selected on this basis into these courses. Some Universities also put forward certain other criterion apart from the academic qualification in order to admit candidates into this course.

Higher study options after B.Com in Accounting and Finance

Below is the list of higher study options available after successfully completing B.Com in Accounting and Finance degree.

• Master of Commerce in Cost Control and Control Accounts
• Master of Commerce in Corporate Accountancy
• Master of Commerce in Advanced Accountancy
• Master of Commerce in Accounting and Finance
• Master of Commerce in Accounting and Taxation
• Master of Commerce in Accounting and Auditing
• Master of Commerce in Accountancy and Business Statistics
• Master of Business Administration in Cost and Management Accounting

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in Accounting and Finance

Aspirants who have successfully completed higher studies in Accounting and Finance have a lot of job opportunities available in various sectors in our country. They can enjoy a lot of job profiles in this field. In Government firms they can enjoy several other perks apart from the attractive salary packages. They can easily get promoted into higher designations that reflect positively in their salary as well. Some of the common areas where these people can find job openings include the following.

• Customs department
• Economic consulting jobs
• Indian Economic services
• Tax consultancy
• Insurance industry
• Actuaries
• Investments
• Import Companies
• Export Companies
• Banking sector
• Financial firms
• Chartered accounting
• Stock broking
• Corporate recovery
• Corporate finance

Most of the job profiles in this field demand great accuracy, as they will be dealing with financial matters. They should always maintain a good presence of mind as well.