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:
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Hansraj College, Delhi
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BAF:
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri
CMS College, Kottayam
Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara
Assumption College, Changanassery
Nirmalagiri College, Kannur