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Bachelor
of Commerce (Hons) with ACCA

Program Outline
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
B.Com (Hons) - Integrated with ACCA
Duration 4 Years
AffiliationPES University
CampusPES University Ring Road Campus - B.Com (Day / Evening College)
Admissions TestPES Entrance Test
B.Com (Hons) from PES University is a four-year Bachelor’s degree integrated with the curriculum for the ACCA Professional Qualification. Notably, this program does not have an exit option. This comprehensive global bachelor’s programme is exquisitely crafted to strengthen global careers, establish exceptional knowledge, and bridge the talent gap in the fields of commerce and finance. The programme allows students to pursue global careers in various technical areas, including audit and assurance, corporate reporting, financial management, tax, governance, and ethics.

Why ACCA ?

Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose ACCA as your route to becoming a qualified accountant:

The ACCA Qualification is the world’s most widely recognised accountancy qualification for aspiring financial professionals.

ACCA’s mission is to provide business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people with the aptitude, talent, and ambition to pursue a fulfilling career in accountancy, finance, or management anywhere in the world.

As a chartered accountants’ community, ACCA has over 2,33,000 members and 5,36,000 students at various stages of their careers, served by a network of 110 offices and active centres. The ACCA qualification is recognised and highly respected, especially in the fields of investment banking, management, and consulting.

ACCA Accredited Program

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Curriculum Structure

The B.Com (Hons) in International Accounting & Finance (ACCA Accredited) at PES University is a comprehensive program designed to integrate the ACCA qualification within the degree itself. It provides students with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and related subjects while preparing them for global career opportunities.

  1. 100% ACCA-Embedded Syllabus:
    •  The curriculum is fully aligned with the ACCA’s syllabus, covering all necessary subjects and skills required to qualify as a professional accountant.
  2. Subject Exemptions:
    •  Year 1 and Year 2: Students receive exemptions for 9 ACCA papers in the first two years. PES University is the first in India to achieve this milestone.
    •  From 3rd Year Onwards: Students begin focusing on non-exempted ACCA papers to complete the professional qualification.
  3. Certifications and Recognition:
    • Students earn an IFRS Certification after completing the first 9 ACCA papers.
    • The qualification is internationally recognized and accepted in over 170 countries.
  4. Career Prospects:
    • This program opens up global career opportunities, particularly in the Big 4 firms and fields like investment banking, management, and consulting.
  5. Key Subjects:
    • Exempted Papers:
      • Financial Reporting
      • UK Taxation
      • Business & Corporate Law
      • Management Accounting
      • Audit & Assurance
      • Financial Management
      • Business & Technology
      • Performance Management
    • Non-Exempted Papers:
      • Advanced Financial Management
      • Advanced Performance Management
      • Strategic Business Reporting
      • Strategic Business Leadership

Program Delivery

The ACCA assessments are conducted at three stages, further sharpening the students’ vision towards their goal in the following phases:

  • Knowledge Level: The 3 papers at this level have been completely exempted. Students must clear the subjects while pursuing the B.Com. (Hons) with ACCA program to claim this exemption.
  • Skills Level: The 6 papers at this level have also been completely exempted. Students preparing to appear for the computer-based test will undergo comprehensive study along with dedicated additional hours of training to clear the ACCA professional papers on their first attempt, as all these papers are interlinked with the professional level subjects.
  • Professional Level: This stage consists of essential and optional modules. Students appearing for these exams will undertake written exams, which are scheduled in January, March, September, and December at any ACCA venue.
  • Proficiency for Graduates: At PES University, Commerce graduates are trained to become industry-ready, equipped to take on diversified job profiles ranging from Accounting and Costing to Taxation, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Research, and Global Professional roles. The B.Com. (Hons) with ACCA aspirants, as future graduates, are expected to stay updated with global developments, achieving proficiency and training in advanced principles of International Accounting and Finance. The wide scope of opportunities invites ACCA professionals to engage in crucial domains of business decision-making and corporate compliance.

Program Highlights

The B Com (Hons) with ACCA is a semester pattern based elite program. It offers the following attributes:
  • 100% ACCA Subject Integration with the program
  • Globally recognized accounting curriculum
  • Complete handholding for all 13 subjects
  • Pre examination Test Series for better results
  • IFRS Certification on completion of Skill Module
  • Experiential Learning for building competencies
  • Experiential Learning for building competencies
  • 9 ACCA Subject Exemption out of 13 subjects
  • Paves way for Global CA recognition
  • Additional Coaching for non-exempted papers
  • 10 Year ACCA Registration Validity
  • No additional ACCA tutoring charges shall be levied
  • Mini Projects and Internship Programs
  • The most experienced Faculty Members

Pedagogy

  • Application based Teaching and Learning
  • Student Centric Learning
  • Team Teaching
  • Practical Exposure
  • IT enabled knowledge delivery
  • Guest Lectures by Industry Experts
  • Research Orientation

Career options

Commerce graduates from PES University are trained in such a way that they are industry ready to perform variety of jobs such as Tax Consultants, Wealth Managers, Risk and Security Analysts, Market Analyst, Banking and Insurance, Researcher and Policy Maker.

The graduating students would be equipped with knowledge, tools, methods, theories, and practices of Commerce profession and trained to apply them in day-to-day life industry and other walks of life to optimize the outcomes. The Commerce graduates may opt for the following career opportunities in various fields.

Skill Based Certification Courses

Emphasis on leading the students towards a fundamentally strong and professionally driven careers through the implementation of additional certification programmes as following:

  • Advanced Excel
  • Commodity Markets
  • Crypto Currency & Block Chain
  • Financial Modelling
  • Tally
  • Payroll Management
  • Export & Import Documentation
  • Aptitude Skill Development
  • Actuarial Science
  • Certificate for Fraud Detection

Research & Consultancy

  • Research Associates
  • Research Analysts
  • Market & Policy Research
  • Management Consultancy
  • Tax Consultancy
  • Business Analytics
  • Research Associate

Finance Sector

  • Financial Analysts
  • Securities Analysts
  • Risk Analyst
  • Wealth Management
  • Professional Accountancy

Banking Sector

  • Budget Analyst
  • Financial Examiner
  • Financial Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Loan Officer

ACCA

Department of Management & Commerce has collaborated with ACCA, UK for its BCom (Hons) Programme with an aim to make our students globally employable.

Tally

Department of Management & Commerce has collaborated with TALLY to provide certification programmes to our Commerce students.

BFSI

The tie-up with Banking, Financial Services & Insurance aims to strengthen the financial and banking aspects in students.

Placements

Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement

Placements

Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement

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We hold regular events for prospective students and parents

Attend a Session

We hold regular events for
prospective students and parents

Contact Us

Still have questions?
Read our FAQs or contact us:

Ring Road Campus /
Electronic City Campus:

080-10-297297

Hanumanthanagar Campus:

+91 80 22429391

Contact Us

Still have questions?
Read our FAQs or contact us:

Ring Road Campus /
Electronic City Campus:

080-10-297297

Hanumanthanagar Campus:

+91 80 22429391

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