CIFA — Certificate in Indian Financial Accounting
Certificate in Indian Financial Accounting — Tally Prime with GST, Advanced Excel, Banking, Taxation, Payroll, Compliance & Practical Accounting Training
Why join this course
A certificate program in Indian financial accounting that connects fundamentals with the tools employers use: Advanced Excel, Tally Prime with GST, direct and indirect taxation, payroll, and bank reconciliation.
Complete accounting workflow
From books to tax, payroll and reconciliation.
Live projects
Work on real campaigns and real business cases, not just theory.
Mentor support
Personal feedback and doubt clearing from working professionals.
Practical projects
A full company project at the end.
By the end you will be able to
- Advanced Excel for Accounting, Reporting & Analysis
- Tally Prime – GST, Inventory, Multi-Currency & Banking
- GST Compliance, Returns Filing & E-Invoicing
- Income Tax Basics, TDS/TCS & Statutory Payments
- Payroll Management, PF, ESI, PT & Salary Processing
- Financial Statements, Bookkeeping & Audit Preparation
Who is this course for?
Add a job-ready skill next to your degree or diploma.
Upskill for a promotion, a better role or a career switch.
Use these skills to deliver client work or run your own business better.
Curriculum overview
7 modules, explained in detail. Open a module to see exactly what is inside.
1Financial Accounting Fundamentals7 topics
Learn accounting concepts, the golden rules, journal, ledger and trial balance.
What is inside
- Accounting concepts
- Golden rules
- Journal
- Ledger
- Trial balance
- Final accounts
- Depreciation
2Advanced Excel for Finance5 topics
Use Advanced Excel for finance: formulas, pivot tables, analysis tools and dashboards.
What is inside
- Advanced formulas
- Pivot tables
- Data analysis tools
- Dashboards
- Financial modelling basics
3Tally Prime with GST7 topics
Set up and run a company in Tally Prime with GST.
What is inside
- Company creation
- Ledgers/groups
- Vouchers
- GST setup
- Inventory
- Purchase/sales
- Reports & export
4GST & Indirect Taxation6 topics
Understand GST law, registration, invoice types and returns.
What is inside
- GST law overview
- Registration
- Invoice types
- Returns (GSTR-1/3B/9)
- E-way bill
- Input tax credit
5Direct Taxation & TDS6 topics
Direct taxation and TDS: slabs, deductions, TDS rates and returns.
What is inside
- Income tax slabs
- Deductions
- TDS rates
- Form 16/26AS
- TDS returns
- Advance tax basics
6Payroll & Statutory Compliance4 topics
Payroll and statutory compliance: salary components, PF, ESI and payslips.
What is inside
- Salary components
- PF/ESI/PT calculation
- Payslip generation
- Labour laws basics
7Banking, Reconciliation & Projects5 topics
Banking, reconciliation and final projects.
What is inside
- Bank reconciliation
- Cash book
- Cheque handling
- Full company accounts project
- Resume & interview preparation
What you will build
Real work for your portfolio, not just exercises.
Full company accounting project
End-to-end books in Tally.
Payroll and compliance set
PF, ESI and payslips.
Bank reconciliation case
Match books with statements.
Tools you will use
How you will learn
Career outcomes
Roles this course prepares you for:
- Resume & LinkedIn profile building
- Portfolio and project review
- Mock interviews with IT leads
- Hiring-partner drives and referrals
Certificate, batches & details
CIFA Certification
Issued after you pass the final evaluation of the course.
Flexible batches
Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend batches. Classroom at GTB Nagar or live online.
Course at a glance
| Duration | 6–9 months |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner to Advanced |
| Mode | Classroom (GTB Nagar, Delhi) & live online |
| Teaching format | Live Sessions + Real Projects |
| Prerequisites | No prior experience needed. We start from the basics and build up step by step. |
| Batches | Weekday morning / afternoon / evening & weekend |
| Certificate | CIFA Certification |
| Fees | Call or WhatsApp for the current fee · EMI options available |
Frequently asked questions
Who can join CIFA?
No prior experience needed. We start from the basics and build up step by step. Students, graduates, job seekers and working professionals are all welcome.
How long is the course and what are the batch timings?
The course runs for 6–9 months. We run weekday morning, afternoon and evening batches plus weekend batches for college students and working professionals.
Are classes online or in the classroom?
Both. Attend live in our GTB Nagar (Delhi) classroom or join live instructor-led online classes from anywhere in India. Sessions are recorded, and you can switch between modes.
What certificate will I receive?
CIFA Certification, awarded after you pass the final evaluation.
Will I work on real projects?
Yes. Most of the training is hands-on labs and guided projects, and you finish with work you can show in your portfolio.
What jobs can I apply for after this course?
Typical roles include Accountant, Accounts Executive, Tax Assistant. Your outcome depends on your skills, portfolio and interview performance, and our placement team supports you at every step.
Do you help with placement?
Yes. We help with resume and LinkedIn profiles, portfolio review, mock interviews and hiring-partner drives. This is placement assistance, not a job guarantee.
What is the fee, and is EMI available?
Fees depend on the batch and mode. Call or WhatsApp us for the current fee and flexible EMI / installment options.
Can I attend a free demo class first?
Yes. Book a free demo class to meet the mentors and see how the training works before you enrol.
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