The Advanced Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting (ADCFA) is a 24-month classroom programme at Tally Institute of Learning in Baguiati, Kolkata. It covers the full DCFA syllabus, then adds TallyPrime Professional, data analytics with Power BI or Python, databases in MS Access and business communication. Across 288 classes you finish with the Advanced Diploma plus two certificates from Tally Education: TallyEssential and TallyProfessional.
ADCFA at a Glance
Duration24 months
Classes288 classes, 2 hours each
Schedule3 days a week
Fee₹73,720
ModeClassroom, Baguiati
SoftwareTallyPrime, MS Office, MS Access, Power BI or Python
EligibilityGraduate Preferred (10+2 Students Can Also Apply)
You receiveAdvanced Diploma + TallyEssential and TallyProfessional certificates from Tally Education
After the course100% placement assistance and access to Tally Education's job portal
Fee, duration and syllabus last checked: 29 September 2026
DCFA or ADCFA: What the Extra Year Adds
Both start with the same 156 classes. ADCFA then takes you further.
DCFA (12 months)
ADCFA (24 months)
Tally
TallyEssential, Levels 1 to 3
TallyEssential + TallyProfessional (72 more classes)
Tally Education certificates
TallyEssential
TallyEssential and TallyProfessional
Data and analytics
Advanced Excel with AI tools
Advanced Excel + Power BI or Python, and MS Access databases
Workplace skills
Not included
24 classes of business communication, including interviews and CV writing
Best for
A job-ready accounts skill set in one year
Senior accounts, payroll, MIS and analyst roles
Prefer the one-year route? See the Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting (DCFA).
Who This Advanced Diploma Is For
B.Com and BBA students
Two years fits alongside your degree, so you graduate with both the degree and the Advanced Diploma.
Graduates aiming higher
Go beyond data entry to payroll, tax compliance and MIS reporting roles.
M.Com and MBA (Finance) students
Add Power BI or Python analytics to your finance knowledge.
Class 12 pass students
Graduates are preferred, but Class 12 pass students can also apply.
Choose Your Data Analytics Track
Everything else in ADCFA is the same. For this 24-class module you pick one track.
No coding needed
Data Analytics with Power BI
Turn accounting data into interactive dashboards and reports.
- Power Query to clean and shape data
- Data models, DAX measures and time intelligence
- Dashboards, drill-through and row-level security
Pick this if coding is not for you.
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- Introduction to Power BI: Power BI ecosystem: Desktop, Service, Mobile
- Power BI Interface & Workflow: Report View, Data View, Model View
- Connecting to Data Sources: Connecting to Excel, CSV, Text files, databases
- Data Understanding & Profiling: Understanding data structure, data types, data profiling
- Power Query Editor Basics: Renaming queries & columns, Removing rows & columns
- Data Cleaning Techniques: Handling missing and null values, Removing duplicates
- Data Transformation & Shaping: Split & merge columns, Conditions, Group By operations
- Advanced Power Query Concepts: Query dependencies, Intro to M language
- Data Modeling Fundamentals: Tables, columns, & keys, Fact & dimension tables
- Relationships in Power BI: One-to-many vs many-to-many, Cross-filter direction
- Calculated Columns & Measures, Calculated columns vs measures
- Date Tables & Time Intelligence Basics: Creating a date table, Time intelligence concepts
- Introduction to DAX: DAX syntax & structure, Common DAX functions
- DAX Aggregation & Logical Functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, DISTINCTCOUNT, IF, SWITCH)
- Filter Context & CALCULATE (Row context vs filter context, CALCULATE, FILTER)
- Time Intelligence with DAX (TOTALYTD, TOTALMTD, TOTALQTD, SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR)
- Visualizations Basics: Bar, column, line, pie charts
- Advanced Visuals & Interactions: Cards & KPIs, Slicers & filters, Visual interactions
- Report Design: Report layout best practices, Tooltips & drill-through
- Advanced Reporting Features: Drill-down vs drill-through, Buttons & navigation
- Data Security & Sharing: Row Level Security (RLS), Roles and permissions
- Performance Optimization: DAX optimization tips, Common mistakes to avoid
- Assignment: Solve practical assignment papers
- Recap: Quiz and doubt clearing session
Learn to code
Accounting Data Analytics with Python
Learn programming from scratch and use it on real data.
- Python basics: variables, loops, lists and functions
- Small projects and problem-solving
- NumPy and pandas for data analysis
Pick this if you want to learn programming.
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- Course Introduction and set up
- History, features, keywords, identifiers
- Variables, data types, id()
- Input, output, operators
- Conditional logic β if (pass/fail, even/odd, max of two numbers)
- If-elif-else and nested conditions
- Match-case (Python pattern matching)
- While loop β basic iteration
- For loop and range()
- Loop control: break, continue, pass
- Strings
- Python Lists β creation & access
- Python Lists β operations & methods
- Tuples and Sets
- Dictionaries
- Combined data structures practice
- Functions β definition & calling
- Functions β arguments & scope
- Small project & problem-solving
- Revision, tests, and next step roadmap
- NumPy introduction
- Working with NumPy arrays
- Pandas and DataFrames
- Basic data analysis with pandas
Full Syllabus: 9 Modules, 288 Classes
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1
Business Computer Applications 36 classes
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, video calls and Google Workspace: the everyday office tools every accounts job uses.
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Computer Fundamentals & Windows (5)
- Computer Fundamentals & Windows Basics
- Hardware, Software & Windows Introduction
- WordPad & Basic Text Editing
- File Management & Paint Introduction
- Paint Advanced & OLE
Microsoft Word (9)
- Loading, Components, Title Bar, Ribbon, Tab, Bars, Layout
- Find and Replace, Formatting, Font, Character Spacing, Text Effects
- Alignment, Bullets & Numbering, Indentation & Spacing, Drop Capital
- File Management & Document Themes
- Styles, Columns & Track Changes
- Quick Parts & Document Tools
- Templates & Document Enhancement
- Spelling, Tables & Graphics
- Mail Merge & Macros
Microsoft Excel (12)
- Excel Screen components, Title bar, Ribbon, Tab, Backstage, Formula Bar
- Formulas & Worksheet Management
- Rows, Columns & File Management
- Cell Formatting
- Comments & Practice
- Cell References & Sorting
- Excel Functions
- Charts & Graphics
- Data Query & Analysis Tools
- What-If Analysis
- Pivot Tables & Charts
- Data Forms & Macros
Microsoft PowerPoint (2)
- PowerPoint Basics
- Animations & Multimedia
Internet & Connectivity (2)
- Internet Fundamentals
- Email Configuration & Video Conferencing
Google Workspace (2)
- Google Forms
- Google Docs Suite
Printing, Scanning & Security (2)
- Printing & Scanning
- Antivirus & File Transfer
Revision and mock test (2)
- Quiz and doubt clearing session
- Mock Test
2
Business Accounting Basics 9 classes
Double entry, the golden rules, depreciation, reserves, trial balance, final accounts and subsidiary books.
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Accounting fundamentals (6)
- Understanding the concept of Accounts, types of organization, accounting basis
- Double entry system, Different types of Accounts, Golden Rule
- Recording different accounting transactions
- Meaning of Depreciation, Reserve and Provision
- Trial Balance, Final Accounts and Different types of voucher
- Subsidiary Books
Doubt-clearing sessions (3)
- Doubt Clearing Class
- Doubt Clearing Class
- Doubt Clearing Class
3
TallyPrime Essentials (Levels 1 to 3) 58 classes
Masters, vouchers, banking, inventory, orders, cost centres, budgets, GST, e-way bills, e-invoicing and TDS in TallyPrime. Leads to the TallyEssential certificate from Tally Education.
See all 58 classes
Tally Level 1 (21)
- Fundamental of Accounts
- Recording Business Transaction, Trial Balance, Final Accounts
- Subsidiary books, Depreciation
- Introduction to Tally Prime
- Company Information
- Mock Test 1
- Maintaining Chart of Accounts - Accounts Masters
- Maintaining Chart of Accounts - Inventory Masters
- Multi Masters creation and Display Chart of Accounts
- Accounting Voucher - Contra, Payment, Receipt, Journal
- Accounting Voucher - Purchase, Sales, Debit Note and Credit Note
- Mock Test 2
- Banking
- Final Accounts reports in Tally and MIS Reporting
- Mock Test 3
- Introduction to Data Security
- Different users, Tally Vault, Auto login option
- Introduction to Company Data Management
- Introduction to Goods and Service Tax
- Mock Test 4
- Doubt Clearing Class
Tally Level 2 (17)
- Storage and Classification of Inventory
- Price Levels and Price Lists
- Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
- Specifying Credit Limits for Parties
- Mock Test 1
- Purchase Order Management
- Sales Order Management
- Re-Order Level, Inter Godown Transfer for Stock
- Introduction to Track Additional Costs of Purchase
- Cost and Profit Centre Management
- Mock Test 2
- Introduction to Budgets
- Introduction to Scenario Management
- Generating and Printing various reports including MIS reports
- Mock Test 3
- Doubt Clearing Class
- Doubt Clearing Class
Tally Level 3 (20)
- Goods and Service Tax (GST) - Introduction
- GST in Tally Prime - Intrastate and Interstate Purchase and Sales Entry
- GST in Tally Prime - Invoice, Debit Note and Credit Note
- Hierarchy of Calculating Tax in the Transactions
- Recording GST Compliant Transactions, Multiple GST, Service inclusive of Tax
- Input Tax Credit set off against Liability, GST Tax Payment
- Introduction to E-Way Bill, E-Way Bill Report
- GST e-Invoicing
- Generating and Filing GST Returns for Regular dealer in Tally
- Generating e-Invoice in Tally Prime
- Quarterly Return and Monthly Payment Scheme
- Composition Dealer under GST Regime
- Mock Test 1
- Introduction to TDS, TDS in Tally Prime
- Recording TDS Compliant Transactions in Tally Prime
- TDS Payment to Department, TDS Report
- Mock Test 2
- Managing Business Data
- Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), Going forward to the next Financial Year
- Mock Test 3
4
Advanced Excel and MIS Reporting 18 classes
Lookup, financial and database functions, Power Query, PivotTables, dashboards, macros, and Excel's AI tools for formulas, summaries and forecasts.
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- Excel Features, Cell referencing, Name ranges, Rearranging data, Cut, Copy, Paste Special, AutoFill, Transpose
- Subtotals, Protection of cell, sheet, workbook, Excel file
- Compute and analyze data with: SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK, COUNT, COUNTIF, IF, AND, OR
- Information functions: CONCAT, TEXTJOIN, MAXIFS, MINIFS, IFS, COUNTIFS, SUMIFS
- Numeric functions: CELL, ABS, CODE, MAX, MIN, FIXED, FLOOR, ROUND, MOD, ODD, EVEN, POWER, SIGN, PI
- String functions: CHAR, UPPER, LOWER, LEFT, LEN, MID, RIGHT, Logical functions: ISBLANK, ISERROR, ISLOGICAL, ISNUMBER, ISTEXT
- Database functions: DAVERAGE, DCOUNT, DCOUNTA, DMAX, DMIN, DSUM, DGET
- LOOKUP, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP with SUM, INDEX, MATCH, INDEX + MATCH
- DATEVALUE, WEEKDAY, DATEDIF, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH, NOW, SECOND, TIME, TIMEVALUE, WORKDAY, YEAR
- Financial functions: PMT, PV, FV, NPER, IPMT, PPMT, RATE, NPV, IRR, Statistical: STDEV, MODE
- Goal Seek, Scenario, Solver, Forecast Sheet, Import data from Access, Text, Web, Others, existing connection
- Advanced filtering, Sorting data, Custom sorting, Summarizing data, Grouping. Data validation, Sparklines
- Utility of Excel Table, Reporting hierarchical data, New Query, Power Query function, Query Editor, Power Map
- PivotTable, Editing the PivotTable, Advance PivotTable, Summarizing, PivotTable from existing connections
- Charts and graphs, Slicer, Timeline, Forecasting, Dashboard management, Donut chart, Progress chart
- Introduction to Macro, Recording, understanding code behind, Adding other add-ins, Macro with buttons
- Excel AI tools (built-in), Formula writing with ChatGPT
- Data summary & reports with AI, Forecasting & trend analysis with AI, Dashboard creation with AI help
5
Taxation, e-Filing and MCA Compliance 35 classes
GST in depth (ITC, RCM, exports, GSTR-1 and 3B), payroll with PF, ESIC and PT, TDS returns, income tax computation and ITR filing, and MCA company forms.
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GST (10)
- Input Tax Set-off (including changes implemented by GOI), Carry-forward of ITC and liability set-off
- Concept of ITC: eligible & ineligible. Block Credit with case studies, capital assets, consideration of depreciation etc
- Detailed Concept of RCM, Self-invoicing
- Debit & Credit Notes, raising Supplementary Invoice. E-Invoice
- All about Export: taxable, exempted. LUT, SEZ, Deemed Export.
- GST on service sector. E-commerce operator. Accounting treatment of all the above topics in Tally.
- Rectification of various GST related errors: Practical transaction basis. Portal overview. GSTR-1, 1A, 2B, 3B, Cash Ledger, Credit Ledger
- TDS under GST: concept and applicability
- TCS under GST: concept and applicability
- Consequences for being default in GST
Payroll (4)
- Definition and Concept of Salary, Allowances, Professional Tax
- Concept of PF, ESIC, Accounting Treatment
- Generation of PAY SLIP. Auto-calculation of contributions.
- Portal overview, Consequences for being default in various ACTs.
TDS (5)
- Definition and Concept
- Accounting treatment. Generation of Challan & reports, Rectification of various errors: Practical transaction basis
- E-payment of TAX, Concept & overview of Form 24Q, 26Q, 27EQ
- Preparation of TDS & TCS Return in RPU
- Portal overview. E-payment, Challan download, .fvu creation, Due dates & Consequences for being default
Income Tax (11)
- Definition & basic concept, Income Tax Slab under various Tax Regime.
- Exempt Income, Tax Rebate, Chapter-VI, Clubbing of Income.
- Calculation of Leave Encashment, Leave Travel Allowance, Payment under Gratuity Act.
- Perquisites, Computation of Income. Calculation of Tax Liability
- Capital Gain: Property & Stock Market. Exemption & Set-off.
- Concept of ITRs. Generating .json file with excel utility provided by the Dept.
- E-payment of Tax, Applicability of Tax Audit.
- Practical approach to final accounts.
- Filing of return on Presumptive Income basis.
- Filing of return on regular income.
- Concept of Form 10IE-A, Tax Planning of Individuals.
MCA (3)
- Searching of Master Data of Companies, Directors, Index of Charges, Concept of Capital Structure, inter-relation & difference between Promoter, Shareholder and Director
- Concept of Forms Spice+A & B, INC-33, INC-34, AGILE PRO, INC-9
- Concept of AOC-4, MGT-7 & 7A, ADT-1.
Doubt-clearing sessions (2)
- Doubt Clearing Class
- Doubt Clearing Class
6
Databases with MS Access 12 classes
Database concepts, tables, keys, relationships, queries, forms and reports in MS Access, ending with a mini project.
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- Database concept and need of DBMS
- Data, information and database models
- MS Access interface and database creation
- Creating tables and defining fields
- Data types and primary key concept
- Relationships between tables
- Creating and using queries
- Designing forms for data entry
- Creating reports for output
- Data validation and basic controls
- Database mini project
- Practical assessment
7
TallyPrime Professional 72 classes
Multi-currency, interest, job work, job costing, advanced banking, Tally.NET connectivity, advanced GST, TDS and TCS, and full payroll with income tax. Leads to the TallyProfessional certificate from Tally Education.
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Multi-currency (2)
- Foreign Currency Transactions in Company Accounting
- Foreign Currency Accounting: Forex Adjustments and Multi-Currency Reporting
Interest calculation (2)
- Interest Calculation and Accounting in Company Transactions
- Compound Interest Accounting and Reporting
Manufacturing: job work (4)
- Job Order Processing and Bill of Materials
- Job Work Voucher Entries and Reporting
- Job Work Cost Estimation and Material Management
- Job Work Accounting, Stock Movement, and Reporting
Job costing (4)
- Job Costing Concepts and Cost Centre Setup
- Setting Up Inventory and Accounting Masters for Job Costing
- Accounting and Reporting for Manufacturing and Sales
- Accounting for payment of expense, inter godown stock transfer, Job costing reports
Advanced banking (4)
- Cheque Management and Tracking in Tally
- Bank Reconciliation and Post-Dated Cheque Management
- Handling Post-Dated Cheques and E-Payments in Tally
- E-Payment Transactions, Reporting, and Reconciliation in Tally
Connectivity features (Tally.NET) (5)
- Tally.NET Features and Remote Access Management
- Tally Reports in Browsers (TRiB) and Tally.NET ID Management
- Data Synchronization and Connectivity Management in Tally
- Client-Server Data Synchronization and Rule Management in Tally
- Tally Virtualization and Snapshot Exchange
Advanced GST transactions (8)
- Intra-State and Inter-State Transactions
- Purchase from Composite Dealer, Purchase from URD
- Mixed supply and Composite supply
- Exempted and Special Supplies
- Supply of Goods to SEZ and other territory
- Supply of Goods to URD, RCM under GST
- Export of Goods under GST, Advance receipts under GST
- GST Compliance, Tax Payment, and Return Filing in Tally
Advanced TDS transactions (11)
- TDS Accounting and Compliance in Tally
- TDS Accounting for Purchase of software
- Sales, Capital Expenditure
- TDS on Advance Payments and adjust advanced towards bill
- Purchase escalation after recording TDS transaction
- TDS Adjustments, Reversals, and Works Contract Transactions in Tally
- TDS on reimbursement of expenses, Accounting for multiple expenses and deduct TDS later
- TDS on Non-Resident Transactions and Foreign Income
- TDS on Expenses and Tax Payment to Government
- TDS Reporting, Forms, and Compliance in Tally
- Maintaining books of accounts in the books of Deductee
Tax Collected at Source (TCS) (6)
- TCS Accounting and Compliance in Tally
- TCS Accounting on Sales and Purchases in Tally
- TCS Rates, Exemptions, and Compliance in Tally
- TCS on Advances, Transfers, and Payment to Government
- TCS Reporting, E-Return, and Interest Compliance in Tally
- Maintaining Books of Accounts as a Tax Collectee in Tally
Payroll and income tax (13)
- Payroll Management and Master Creation in Tally
- Payroll Masters and Attendance/Production Setup in Tally
- Pay Heads and Primary Pay Head Creation in Tally
- Statutory Pay Heads and Provident Fund Setup in Tally
- Statutory Deductions and Employee Benefits in Payroll
- Salary Details and Payroll Income Tax Configuration in Tally
- Payroll Processing and Statutory Payments in Tally
- Processing Statutory Pay Heads
- PF Payments in Tally
- Payment of Statutory Dues to ESI, PT, and IT Departments
- Payroll and Statutory Reports in Tally
- Salary Computation
- Tax Projection, and E-Return Management
Mock tests (5)
- Mock Test 1
- Mock Test 2
- Mock Test 3
- Mock Test 4
- Mock Test 5
Doubt-clearing classes (8)
- Multi-currency and Interest calculation
- Manufacturing Process β Job Work Job costing
- Job costing
- Advanced banking transactions, Connectivity features
- Connectivity features in Tally
- GST
- TDS
- TCS
8
Data Analytics: Power BI or Python 24 classes
You choose one track: Power BI for dashboards without coding, or Python for programming-based analysis.
Compare the two tracks
9
Business Communication Skills 24 classes
Speaking, listening, emails, letters, presentations, negotiation, interviews and CV writing for the workplace.
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- Introduction to Business Communication
- Communication Models and Barriers
- Verbal Communication β Fundamentals
- Vocabulary, Tone, and Style
- Listening Skills and Response Formation
- Non-Verbal Communication β Overview
- Body Language and Facial Expressions
- Paralanguage and Voice Modulation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Group Communication and Meetings
- Cross-Cultural and Ethical Communication
- Presentations and Interview Communication
- Business Correspondence β Professional Emails
- Business Letters and Memos
- Telephone and Virtual Communication
- Persuasive Communication in Business
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Public Relations and Corporate Communication
- Intercultural Business Communication
- Feedback and Performance Communication
- Professional Ethics and Legal Communication
- Resume, CV, and Cover Letter Writing
- Leadership Communication
- Review, Assessment, and Practical Application
This syllabus is indicative and may be updated to reflect changes in tax rules, new TallyPrime releases and industry practice.
Why Learn ADCFA at Tally Institute of Learning
Tally EducationAuthorised Training and Assessment Partner, and the only one in Baguiati
7,500+students trained at our Baguiati centre
240placement partners across Kolkata
14 awardsincluding Tally Education's Placement Champ and Rising Star
Aveek Banerjee
Tally Certified Trainer, 15+ years of teaching and industry experience
Sumanta Bhowmick
Tally Certified Trainer, 10+ years of teaching and industry experience
Debojyoti Paul
Tally Certified Trainer, 10+ years of teaching and industry experience
Where ADCFA Can Take You
ADCFA prepares you for roles such as Senior Accounts Executive, GST and TDS Executive, Payroll Executive, MIS Executive and Finance Data Analyst, in companies and CA firms. Our placement cell supports you with 100% placement assistance, resume support and interview preparation, and our students have been placed at companies including TCS, Capgemini, Apollo Hospitals, Kolmak Chemicals and TC Motors (Tata Motors). See the full list on our recently placed students page.
Syllabus and course details reviewed by Sandeep Bajoria, Co-Founder & Academic Director, Shashank Skills Academy (Tally Institute of Learning, Baguiati). Last reviewed: 29 September 2026.
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