M.Com Accounting and Finance

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Master of Commerce in Accounting and Finance

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

B.Com / Grad (Honors) in Economics / Management

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) or Master of Commerce in Accounting & Finance is a Post-Graduate Accounts course. Accounting and Finance cover the study of principles of accounting, financial planning, economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, money and banking systems, knowledge about business, trade and its characteristics and policies involved, etc.

In simpler words, a Master of Commerce in Accounting & Finance is a Post-Graduate degree program that primarily focuses on the systematic study of the concepts in the specialized subjects and topics related to the fields of Accounting and Finance. The duration of the Master of Commerce course in Accounting & Finance is two years and it is career-orienting in nature.

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Eligibility

  • The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing M.Com (Accounting & Finance) degree is having a graduation degree in Commerce stream.
  • Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 45-50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their M.Com. (Accounting & Finance) degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.
  • However, as an alternative criterion, many universities accept graduation degrees with Honours in Accountancy, Economics, or Business/Management Studies for admission to their M.Com (Accounting & Finance) degree course.

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Syllabus

Syllabus of Accounting & Finance as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Applied Cost Accounting 

2

Advanced Financial Accounting 

3

Advanced Corporate Accounting

4

Accounting Theory and Standards

5

Accounting for Business Decisions

6

Business Research Methods 

7

Cost Control Techniques

8

Computerized Accounting with Tally 

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Semester-II

1

Costing Methods

2

Direct Taxes 

3

E-Commerce 

4

Enterprise Resource Planning 

5

Financial Services 

6

Financial Accounting

7

Financial Management 

8

Financial Markets and Institutions 

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Semester-III

1

Human Resource Management 

2

Indirect Taxation 

3

Insurance and Risk Management 

4

Investment & Portfolio Management

5

International Financial Management 

6

Managerial Finance

7

Management Accounting 

8

Management of Financial Services

9

Management Information Systems 

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Semester-IV

1

Modern Banking 

2

Project Management

3

Principles of Accounting

4

Principles of Modern Banking

5

Principles of Personal Finance

6

Principles of Insurance Management

7

Quantitative Techniques for Finance

8

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

 

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Colleges

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Course Suitability

  • Those who want to go for further higher studies and research in the field of Accounting & Finance and want to become teachers/lecturers in several universities and colleges are well suited for it.
  • They should have creative thinking and should possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • They should be updated about the subject and the current global-national financial scenario and other activities.
  • Applicants also have an idea about the corporate system and are aware of all the tax and other financial laws regarding their industry.

How is M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Course Beneficial?

  • M.Com (Accounting & Finance) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as a Ph.D. degree in Accounting & Finance.
  • On successful completion of a Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam; success in these exams makes teaching or research good options.
  • A Master's Degree in Accounting & Finance prepares a postgraduate for a wide variety of careers dealing with the flow of money, from accountant to investment banker, money manager to personal finance consultant.
  • M.Com (Accounting & Finance) degree makes one eligible to work in the Accounts and Finance departments of various firms & companies, banks, government departments and agencies, educational institutions, and many other types of organizations.
  • M.Com (Accounting & Finance) degree course prepares students for a professional qualification in finance and accounting and provides a solid base in the field of Accounting and Finance, thus making it easier to acquire a leadership/managerial role in the financial sector.

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Employment Areas

  • Banks
  • Customs Departments
  • Economic Consulting Firms
  • Investment Firms
  • Insurance Industry
  • Import/Export Companies
  • Indian Economic Services / Indian Statistical Services
  • UPSC Jobs
  • Various Corporate Sectors

M.Com (Accounting & Finance) Job Types

  • Accountant / Assistant Accountant / Senior Accountant
  • Business & Corporate Analyst
  • Executive Assistant
  • Financial Analyst & Manager
  • Investments Analyst / Investment Banker & Market Analyst
  • Marketing & Money Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Personal Finance Consultant
  • Securities & Risk Analyst

After completing CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountant you can become :