DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS STATISTICS
About the Department
The department of Accountancy and Business Statistics (ABST) was founded in 1969, is a unique centre of excellence of Accounting, Business Statistics and Taxation. The department is committed to keep pace with the changing requirements of commerce, trade and industry in India. The department has organized all In~ia Accounting Conferences and National Seminars from time to time.
Infrastructure Facilities:
A well equipped computer lab is being maintained by the department along with a library for SFS courses.
Ph. D. Programme:
Thrust Areas of Research
- Securities Market and Investment Management
- Management Accounting and Decision Support System
- Cost Accounting and Cost Control
- Taxation and Tax Planning
- E-Commerce and E-Accounting
- Social Accounting and Social Audit
- Environmental Accounting
- Operations Research and Quantitative Techniques
- Financial, Cost and Management Audit
- Corporate Disclosure Practices
- Corporate Governance
Master Level Programme
- M. Phil - ABST
Seats: 20+(5 seats on SFSBasis)
Duration: One year
- Master of Commerce in ABST
Seats: 240
Duration: Two years
- Master pf Cost Control & Accounts
Seats: 60
Duration; Two years
- Post Graduate Diploma Programme
P.G. Diploma in Cost and Works Accountancy
Seats: 60
Duration: Two years*
* (Three years for non-commerce graduates)
- P.G. Diploma Programmes (SFS Courses)
P.G. Diploma in Tax Practice
Seats: 60
Duration: One year
Fee: See SFS Fee Schedule
- P.G. Diploma in Computer Accounting & Auditing
Seats: 120
Duration: One year
Fee: See SFS Fee Schedule
Other Highlights and Achievements
- The P.G. Diploma in Cost and Works Account~cy is recognized by the State Government as equivalent to ICW A for promotion in various departments.
- The P.G. Diploma in Computer Auditing & Accounting has gained great popularity among the students as it is job oriented.
- The P.G. Diploma in Tax Practice is also popular among the advocates in view of the introduction of service tax and value added tax.
- 'Accounting Studies' an annual journal is published by the department.