BAF (Bachelor of Accounting and Finance)

Course Overview:
BAF is an undergraduate course designed to provide in-depth knowledge in the fields of accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, and risk management. The course focuses on the practical application of accounting and financial principles, making it ideal for students aiming to pursue careers as accountants, financial analysts, auditors, or tax consultants.

Course Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

Semester 1:

  • Financial Accounting - I

  • Cost Accounting - I

  • Business Economics - I

  • Business Communication - I

  • Foundation Course - I

  • Business Mathematics

Semester 2:

  • Financial Accounting - II

  • Auditing - I

  • Business Economics - II

  • Business Communication - II

  • Foundation Course - II

  • Quantitative Methods

Semester 3:

  • Financial Accounting - III

  • Cost Accounting - II

  • Taxation - I (Direct Taxes)

  • Financial Management - I

  • Business Law - I

  • Information Technology in Business

Semester 4:

  • Financial Accounting - IV

  • Auditing - II

  • Taxation - II (Indirect Taxes)

  • Financial Management - II

  • Business Law - II

  • Advanced Excel for Accounting

Semester 5:

  • Financial Accounting - V

  • Management Accounting - I

  • Taxation - III (Advanced Direct Taxes)

  • Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Elective (Options include Corporate Finance, Risk Management, etc.)

Semester 6:

  • Financial Accounting - VI

  • Management Accounting - II

  • Tax Planning and Management

  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • Project Work/Dissertation

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Average Fees:

₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year (Varies by institution and state)

Exams to Attend:

  • Admission is generally based on merit, though some institutions may conduct entrance exams.

  • Popular entrance exams for BAF include DU JAT (Delhi University), NPAT (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), Christ University Entrance Test, and various state-level commerce entrance exams.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for BAF:

  1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

  2. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

  3. Loyola College, Chennai

  4. Christ University, Bengaluru

  5. Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

  6. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

  7. Hindu College, Delhi

  8. Presidency College, Chennai

  9. Hansraj College, Delhi

  10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BAF:

  1. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  2. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  3. Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. Farook College, Kozhikode

  6. St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri

  7. CMS College, Kottayam

  8. Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara

  9. Assumption College, Changanassery

  10. Nirmalagiri College, Kannur