Accounting & Commerce

Computer Courses : A basic computer knowledge with an average typing speed is a must to obtain any job in these days. Computer has become an essential part of our life and one who is unaware of the basics of computer will be pushed back by other candidates. For a commerce student, minimal computer knowledge will be enough. You may attend courses on Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access (SQL), MS Power Point). Among these MS Excel and MS Access will turn out to be important. Still there are many calculations and information stored in MS Excel by organizations, hence a thorough knowledge of it is a must. Also knowledge of internet and email is a must. Almost every one now a days is aware of it, hence a separate course is not at all required.
Accounting Softwares : Gone are the days of book keeping. Now everything is stored in a system and to make it much more easier, accounting softwares were developed. There are many popular accounting softwares such as Tally, Peach Tree etc. An organization can develop a customized software also. If you are a commerce graduate or post graduate and would want to have a strong career in the accounting field, then you must learn any of the accounting software and must obtain a certificate from an approved institution. The important accounting softwares normally used by companies are Tally, Peach Tree, QuickBooks Pro, MYOB Business Essentials Accounting Software etc. Always make sure to learn the latest version of the selected accounting software. The duration of these course can range from one month to six months. Depending up on the availability of time, you can choose the best one suiting you.
SAP/ERP : SAP Enterprise Software is used only be few companies, especially by MNCs. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is another term we hear these days. Yes, these two concepts are of great importance and a person with knowledge of these two can get better job opportunities. There are not many who have done this course, hence your chances are more. The duration of the course varies from 45 days to three months. You may join for full time course as well as part time course depending upon your convenience. Infocus Education, Koti Information Technology Pvt. Ltd, HTS (High Technologies Solutions) etc provide SAP/ERP courses in India. This course is little expensive than the other certificate courses and that is why not many have done it. But not to worry as if you get a placement, then you can earn a better package than

With your B.com as Qualificaiton you can apply for the post of PROBATIONARY OFFICER in Banking sector
You can apply for the IBPS BANK P.O. EXAM also
Some banks will recruit Degree completed Candidates for the post of Clerk
So, you can also apply for the post
For P.O. post, (and For IBPS BANK P.O. EXAM also ) ,
If you are from General cateory then , You should have 55% (Minimum) in Degree
If you are from SC or ST category , then you should have 50% (Minimum) in Degree
Age limit for OC category candidates is , 21-30 years
Age limit for OBC category candidates is 21-33 years
Age limit for SC or ST category candidates is 21-35 years
You should be well prepared in all the Following topics to get a job in Banking sector
1) General knowledge and Current affairs
2) Objective english
3) Computer knowledge
4) Numerical abilty
5) Quantitative Aptitude
6) Verbal / Non-verbal Reasoning

Courses Available after 12th Commerce
Finance
Banking
Chartered Accountancy
Company Secretary
Insurance
Foreign Trade
Stock Broking & Investment Analyst
Economics
Career Prospects in Commerce
The career prospects in commerce and its interdisciplinary domains such as Banking, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Economics, Stock Broking, Cost Work and Accountancy, and Agricultural Economics are extremely bright. B.Com along with Chartered Accountancy or MBA will pay you to a larger extent. These degrees will able to pay you to have a good position in public and private organisations. If you are ambitious and hardworking, you may also make your niche in the field if financial engineering. Choosing CA after 12th is interesting and challenging options. It shouldn't club with B.Com or other courses. After graduation in commerce, one can choose M.Com, Business Economics, Finance Control, MA Economics MA operational and Research Statistics at Postgraduate level.
Career Options in Commerce
Accountant
Accountant Executive
Chartered Accountant
Company secretary
Cost Accountant
Finance Analyst
Finance Planner
Finance Manager
Finance Controller
Finance Consultant
Investment Analyst
Stock Broker
Portfolio Manager
Tax Auditor
Tax Consultant
Auditor
Statistician
Economist
Job Opportunity in Commerce
More or less, all the organisations have financial managers, treasurers, controller, credit manager, and other financial staff who made their financial reports for tax and other requirements. The employment opportunities in commerce fields are lucrative. The door of both private and public organisation is open for commerce graduates. They may work in this organisation as Manager, Auditors, Specialist, Consultant, Management Executive, Account Executive, Junior Accountant, CA, Book Keeper, Entrepreneur etc. The importance of commerce graduates further increases after sea changes in various parameters of Indian Economy like bank deposits, mutual funds, stock markets, venture capital, insurance schemes and portfolio management. Teaching may also be one of the options after pursuing higher studies.
Main Employers
Public Organisations
Big Business houses/firms
Small Business houses,firms
Finance and Leasing
Banks
MNCs
TNCs
BPOs
KPOs
Software industry, etc.