Organizations are using modern accounting software such as Tally, Peach tree etc to increase their productivity.  Hence key skills in computer are essential for any commerce graduate seeking a career in accounting and finance. Institutes like Tally Solutions India, The Institute of Professional Accountants, Aptech computer education, NIIT, etc offer short term computer courses. Computer courses are designed to develop professional competency of commerce graduates. Some of the well known computer courses are listed below.

Certification course in tally solutions

• Tally financial accounting certification
• Diploma in E-Commerce
• Post graduate diploma in computer applications (PGDCA)
• Short term certificate courses in computer applications
• Certificate course in computer professional
• Certificate course in information technology
• Certificate course in office automation
• Advanced Diploma in Software Technology
• Diploma in computer technology
• Diploma in Finance Accounting Banking Taxation Payroll
• Post graduate diploma in enterprise application software
• Diploma in computer application

Course Details

The duration of all these courses is 2 months – 6 months. The curriculum covers introduction to computers, operation system concepts, MS Office, Financial management and project work, introduction to enterprise resource planning, accounts, taxation, payroll and their applications, electronic spread sheet. The courses provide basic awareness training in computer technology. It starts from the basics of computer to various software packages.

Specialized courses such as Tally covers basics of accountancy, accounting principles and concepts, preparation of financial statements etc. The average course fee ranges between Rs.3000/- and 7000/-.

Scope of short term computer courses

Short term computer courses are designed in such a manner that a candidate can complete the course when he/ she receive their degree certificate. Computer courses add more value in ones’ resume. Career options are plenty for the graduates having key skills in computer literacy in banks, IT companies, automobile industry, telecom industry and in construction companies.

Candidates can find employments in any type of industry as finance is one of the important functions of any organisation. Commerce graduates completing computer courses can find employment as Account executive, Accounts assistants, finance executive etc. Candidates having professional experience can work in the managerial level. Firms like Tata Consultancy Services Ltd offer an average salary of Rs.4.5 lakhs per annum for finance executives. Freshers can expect pay scale of Rs. 1, 20,000/-to Rs.1, 40,000/- per annum.