Collaboration (if any): JK Shah Classes + Veranda Learning

Objective of the Program: The primary objective of launching the B.Com with CA program is to provide an integrated academic and professional pathway that equips students with strong foundational knowledge in commerce along with in-depth preparation for the Chartered Accountancy qualification. This program aims to:

1. Bridge Academic and Professional Learning: Seamlessly align university-level commerce education with the professional requirements of the CA curriculum to ensure academic and career readiness.
2. Enhance Career Opportunities: Prepare students for high-demand careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, and corporate law by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.
3. Promote Early Professional Qualification: Enable students to pursue CA alongside their undergraduate degree, helping them complete key milestones of the CA journey early in their careers.
4. Develop Analytical and Ethical Competence: Foster critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and analytical skills essential for professional accountants and finance professionals.
5. Encourage Industry-Relevant Skills: Equip students with industry-specific tools, software, and knowledge to meet the evolving needs of business, finance, and governance.

Nature and target group of learners: 

• Nature of the Program-

The B.Com with CA program is a professionally integrated undergraduate course designed to blend academic rigor with professional expertise. It offers a dual advantage by combining the foundational subjects of commerce with the specialized curriculum of Chartered Accountancy. The program emphasizes:

• Comprehensive Learning: Covers areas like accounting, taxation, auditing, finance, law, and business strategy.
• Career-Focused Training: Aligns with CA course modules, enabling smoother preparation for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams.
• Skill Development: Emphasizes analytical thinking, problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and communication skills.
• Practical Orientation: Encourages internships, real-world assignments, and exposure to professional practices through CA articleship training.
• Target Group of Learners-

The program is ideally suited for:

1. Commerce Aspirants (10+2): Students who have completed higher secondary education with commerce background and have an aptitude for accounting and finance.
2. CA Aspirants: Students who aim to pursue Chartered Accountancy as a career and want a university degree that complements their professional studies.
3. Career-Oriented Students: Learners seeking careers in accounting firms, finance departments, auditing firms, consulting, or as independent practitioners.
4. Motivated and Disciplined Learners: Students willing to handle a rigorous academic schedule, balancing both university curriculum and CA exam preparation.

Curriculum Designed by: Concerned department (ISBM) of SGVU and Industry both

Other Important Comments/Information:

Alignment with Industry Requirements

The B.Com with CA program is uniquely structured to address the evolving needs of the business and finance sectors. It ensures that graduates are job-ready, professionally competent, and industry-aligned. Here’s how the program matches industry requirements:

1. Dual Qualification Advantage

By integrating B.Com with CA, students gain both academic knowledge and professional expertise, making them highly valuable in competitive job markets.

The CA curriculum is developed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which is recognized and respected across industries for its relevance, rigor, and standards.

2. Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Covers core areas like financial accounting, corporate law, direct and indirect taxation, auditing, cost accounting, and management accounting.Ensures alignment with statutory requirements, government policies, and global accounting practices (e.g., IFRS).

3. High Demand for CA Professionals

Industries such as banking, insurance, consulting, investment firms, manufacturing, and IT consistently seek professionals with CA qualifications.

Roles such as financial analyst, tax advisor, internal auditor, forensic accountant, and compliance officer are directly catered to by this program.

4. Ethical and Regulatory Compliance Training

The program instills strong ethical values and understanding of legal frameworks, critical for roles in financial governance and corporate accountability.

5. Practical Exposure through Articleship

Mandatory CA Articleship (internship) provides on-the-job experience, giving students a first-hand understanding of industry processes and client interactions.

Enhances skills in reporting, client handling, and compliance documentation, which are essential in professional practice

6. Technology and Tools

Training in accounting software, ERP systems, Excel modeling, and financial analysis tools ensures tech-savviness, a key requirement in today’s digitized work environment.

7. Global Recognition and Mobility

A Chartered Accountant with a commerce degree has greater acceptance in international job markets, especially where Indian companies or global firms operate.