The Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting (DCFA) is a 12-month classroom diploma at Tally Institute of Learning in Baguiati, Kolkata. It teaches what a B.Com, BBA or M.Com degree leaves out: how accounts, GST, TDS, payroll and income tax are done on a computer today. Across 156 classes you learn TallyPrime, Advanced Excel with AI tools, and online tax filing, and you finish with the diploma plus Tally Education's TallyEssential certificate.
Why Accounts Jobs Need These Skills Now
Books are kept on software
Businesses record vouchers, stock and bank entries in TallyPrime and Excel, not in paper ledgers.
Every tax is filed online
GST returns, TDS returns, income tax returns and company forms are all filed on government portals, from any desk.
AI is changing the work
Employers want people who can use the software and its AI tools, so routine work gets done faster and reports get sharper.
DCFA at a Glance
Duration12 months
Classes156 classes, 2 hours each
Schedule3 days a week
Fee₹39,500
ModeClassroom, Baguiati
SoftwareTallyPrime, MS Office, Google Workspace
EligibilityMinimum 10+2 Pass (Any Stream)
You receiveDiploma in Computerized Financial Accounting + TallyEssential certificate 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
Who This Diploma Is For
Do it alongside your degree or right after it.
B.Com students and graduates
Your degree teaches accounting theory. DCFA shows you how to do it in TallyPrime and on the GST and income tax portals.
BBA students and graduates
Add the accounts, tax and MIS skills that finance and operations roles ask for.
M.Com and MBA students
Pair advanced study with the hands-on software and filing work that firms test in interviews.
Class 12 pass students
Start a career in accounts straight after school, or study it alongside college.
Degree Alone vs Degree + DCFA
What an employer sees when you apply for an accounts job.
Skill
Typical degree
With DCFA
Accounting
Journal entries on paper
Complete books in TallyPrime, from masters to final accounts
GST
Theory of the tax
Invoices, e-way bills, e-invoices and GSTR-1 and 3B on the portal
Income tax and TDS
Slabs and sections
Tax computation, ITR filing and TDS returns (24Q, 26Q)
Payroll
Rarely covered
Salary, PF, ESIC, professional tax and pay slips
Reports
Basic spreadsheets
Advanced Excel, PivotTables, dashboards and AI tools
Proof for employers
Marksheet
Diploma + TallyEssential certificate from Tally Education
Full Syllabus: 5 Modules, 156 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 Session
- Doubt Clearing Session
- Doubt Clearing Session
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.
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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 Session
- Doubt Clearing Session
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 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 Session
- Doubt Clearing Session
This syllabus is indicative and may be updated to reflect changes in tax rules, new TallyPrime releases and industry practice.
Why Learn DCFA 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 DCFA Can Take You
DCFA prepares you for roles such as Accounts Executive, GST Executive, TDS Executive, Payroll Executive, MIS Executive and Junior Accountant, 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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