Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation in Greater Noida (Alpha 1)
Accounting, TallyPrime, GST, income tax, TDS and payroll in one diploma for finance-department roles. 41 modules with live projects and a capstone.
What is the Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation?
The Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation at Skill Training Institute, Alpha 1, Greater Noida is a 10-month program with 41 modules in 7 phases. You learn accounting fundamentals, TallyPrime, GST, income tax and TDS, payroll and MS Excel, then work on live projects and a capstone.
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What's inside the diploma
Built around one goal: work-ready accountants.
- Accounting from journal entries to final accounts
- TallyPrime with inventory, GST, TDS and payroll
- GST registration, returns, e-invoicing and e-way bills
- Income tax computation and return filing under the current law
- TDS and TCS deduction, returns and certificates
- Payroll, PF, ESI and other statutory compliance
- MS Excel for reconciliations and MIS reports
- Live projects, capstone and interview preparation
Learn by doing
Every phase ends with practice on business-style data.
Full syllabus: 41 modules, 7 phases
Every module has its own focus. Filter or search.
Phase 1: Accounting Fundamentals Modules 1–7, Months 1 to 2
Introduction to Accounting & Business Accounting Accounting
See how accounting supports every business.
- Accounting cycle and terminology
- Types of businesses and transactions
- Role of the accountant
- Career paths in accounts
Accounting Concepts, Principles & Standards Accounting
Learn the rules behind the books.
- Accounting concepts and conventions
- Double-entry system
- Golden rules of accounting
- Overview of accounting standards
Journal, Ledger & Subsidiary Books Accounting
Record transactions correctly.
- Journal entries
- Ledger posting and balancing
- Cash book, purchase and sales books
- Practice sets
Trial Balance & Rectification of Errors Accounting
Check that the books balance.
- Preparing a trial balance
- Types of errors
- Rectification entries
- Suspense account
Final Accounts Accounting
Prepare financial statements.
- Trading and profit and loss account
- Balance sheet
- Adjustments at year end
- Final accounts of a trader
Bank Reconciliation & Depreciation Accounting
Match records and value assets.
- Bank reconciliation statement
- Depreciation methods
- Provisions and reserves
- Bad debts
Inventory, Debtors & Creditors Accounting
Account for stock and credit.
- Inventory valuation methods
- Debtors and creditors control
- Credit period and discounts
- Ageing analysis
Phase 2: TallyPrime for Accounting Modules 8–15, Months 2 to 4
TallyPrime Setup, Company Creation & Interface Tally
Start working in Tally.
- Creating and managing companies
- Gateway of Tally and navigation
- Shortcuts
- Features and configuration
Masters: Groups & Ledgers Tally
Set up your chart of accounts.
- Predefined groups
- Creating ledgers
- Opening balances
- Bulk creation and alteration
Voucher Entry Tally
Record daily transactions.
- Payment, receipt and contra vouchers
- Journal vouchers
- Editing and deleting vouchers
- Voucher types and numbering
Inventory: Stock Groups, Items, Godowns & Units Tally
Track stock and valuation.
- Stock groups and categories
- Stock items and units
- Godowns
- Stock reports and valuation
Sales & Purchase with Inventory Tally
Handle billing for a trading business.
- Sales and purchase vouchers
- Credit and debit notes
- Discounts and additional charges
- Party ledgers
Bill-wise Details, Outstanding & Bank Reconciliation Tally
Control receivables, payables and the bank.
- Bill allocation and credit period
- Outstanding and ageing reports
- Bank reconciliation in Tally
- Payment reminders
Cost Centres, Budgets & Interest Calculation Tally
Control costs and plan ahead.
- Cost centres and categories
- Budgets and variance
- Interest calculation
- Scenarios and optional vouchers
Tally Reports, Backup & Data Security Tally
Read the business and protect the data.
- Day book, trial balance and final accounts
- Ratio analysis
- Backup, restore and security controls
- Exporting reports
Phase 3: GST Practical Modules 16–22, Months 4 to 6
GST Basics & Structure GST
Understand how GST works.
- Why GST and how it is structured
- CGST, SGST, IGST and UTGST
- Important definitions
- Roles of the GST portal
GST Registration, Invoicing & Place of Supply GST
Start correctly as a taxpayer.
- Who must register
- Registration on the GST portal
- Tax invoice requirements
- Place of supply
GST Setup, Masters & Invoices in Tally GST
Make GST-compliant entries.
- Enabling GST in Tally
- GST ledgers and stock items
- Intra-state and inter-state invoices
- Credit and debit notes
Input Tax Credit, Reverse Charge & Composition GST
Handle common GST situations.
- Input tax credit
- Reverse charge mechanism
- Composition scheme
- ITC reversal and adjustments
GST Returns: GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B GST
Prepare and file monthly returns.
- Preparing GSTR-1 data
- GSTR-3B summary and tax payment
- Filing practice on the GST portal
- Late fee and interest
E-Invoicing & E-Way Bill GST
Complete the billing compliance cycle.
- E-invoicing basics and applicability
- IRN and QR code
- E-way bill generation
- Common errors and fixes
GSTR-2B Reconciliation & Annual Return GST
Match books with the portal.
- Reconciliation with GSTR-2B
- Fixing mismatches
- Annual return overview
- Notices and record keeping basics
Phase 4: Income Tax & TDS Modules 23–29, Months 6 to 8
Income Tax Basics & Tax Year Income tax & TDS
Understand the framework.
- Income-tax Act, 2025 and the 1961 Act
- Tax year, assessee and PAN
- Types of income and residential status
- Tax slabs and regimes
Income from Salary & House Property Income tax & TDS
Compute the most common incomes.
- Salary components and allowances
- Perquisites and standard deduction
- House property income
- Practice computations
Business Income, Capital Gains & Other Sources Income tax & TDS
Handle non-salary income.
- Business and profession income
- Basics of presumptive taxation
- Capital gains overview
- Income from other sources
Deductions, Tax Computation & Advance Tax Income tax & TDS
Arrive at the final tax.
- Common deductions
- Set-off and carry forward of losses
- Tax computation practice
- Advance tax and interest
ITR Filing on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal Income tax & TDS
Practise return filing.
- Choosing the right ITR form
- Registration and login on the portal
- Filing and e-verification practice
- Notices and rectification overview
TDS & TCS: Sections, Rates & Deduction Income tax & TDS
Deduct and deposit correctly.
- Common TDS sections and rates
- TCS overview
- TDS entries in Tally
- Payment of TDS
TDS Returns, Form 16 & TRACES Income tax & TDS
Complete the TDS cycle.
- TDS return preparation
- Form 16 and Form 16A
- TRACES and correction statements
- Late fee and interest
Phase 5: Payroll & Statutory Compliance Modules 30–33, Months 8 to 9
Payroll in Tally Payroll
Set up salary structures.
- Payroll masters and pay heads
- Employee groups and categories
- Attendance and leave
- Salary structure setup
Salary Processing, Payslips & Reports Payroll
Run a payroll month.
- Salary vouchers
- Payslips
- Payroll reports
- TDS on salary
PF & ESI Compliance Payroll
Handle provident fund and ESI.
- PF and ESI applicability and rates
- Employer and employee contributions
- Challans and monthly returns
- Practice case
Professional Tax & Other Payroll Compliance Payroll
Cover the remaining statutory points.
- Professional tax basics
- Bonus and gratuity overview
- Full and final settlement
- Payroll records and audit trail
Phase 6: MS Excel for Accountants Modules 34–36, Months 9 to 10
Excel Formulas & Data Cleaning for Accounts Excel
Work faster with accounting data.
- Key formulas and shortcuts
- Cleaning exported Tally data
- Data validation
- Formatting reports
Pivot Tables, Lookups & Reconciliation Excel
Analyse and match large data.
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
- Reconciliation with Excel
- Conditional formatting
MIS Reports, Charts & Ratio Analysis Excel
Present numbers to managers.
- Simple MIS report
- Charts for accounts data
- Ratio analysis
- Dashboard basics
Phase 7: Live Projects & Career Modules 37–41, Months 9 to 10
Live Project 1: Books, Final Accounts & Tally Company Projects & career
Run the books of a trading company.
- Books of accounts and final accounts
- Tally company with inventory, GST and TDS
- Bank reconciliation statement
- Review and corrections
Live Project 2: GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B Filing Case Projects & career
Complete a GST cycle.
- Sales and purchase data
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B preparation
- Reconciliation with GSTR-2B
- Filing walkthrough
Live Project 3: Income Tax, TDS & Payroll Case Projects & career
Handle tax and payroll together.
- Income tax computation and ITR practice
- TDS return and Form 16 preparation
- Payroll with PF and ESI
- Review and corrections
Capstone: Accounting, Tax & Payroll Case Projects & career
Bring every skill together.
- Full accounting cycle in Tally
- GST, TDS and payroll entries
- Excel MIS and ratio report
- Presentation of results
Resume, Interview & Accounts Job Readiness Projects & career
Get ready for accounts roles.
- Resume and LinkedIn for accounts roles
- Tally, GST and tax interview questions
- Mock interviews
- Workplace documentation
Tax laws, rates, forms and portals change often, so we teach the provisions in force. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026, and the 1961 Act still applies to earlier years. Phase timing is indicative.
Tools and portals you will use
Taught hands-on inside project work.
Accounting software
- TallyPrime
- Inventory and GST in Tally
- Payroll in Tally
Spreadsheets
- MS Excel
- Pivot tables
- Lookups
- MIS reports
Government portals
- GST portal
- Income tax e-filing portal
- TRACES for TDS
Compliance
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- E-invoice and e-way bill
- ITR filing
- TDS returns
Payroll
- PF
- ESI
- Professional tax
- Payslips
Hands-on projects
Projects use business-style data and end in a filed or finished deliverable.
- Books of accounts and final accounts
- Tally company with inventory, GST and TDS
- Bank reconciliation statement
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing case
- Income tax computation and ITR practice
- TDS return and Form 16 preparation
- Payroll with PF and ESI
- Excel MIS and ratio report
- Capstone: accounting, tax and payroll case
Who is this diploma for?
Students, graduates, working professionals and business owners.
| If you are | You will |
|---|---|
| 12th pass & commerce students | A job-oriented path from accounting basics to tax and payroll. |
| B.Com, M.Com & graduates | Add practical Tally, GST and tax skills to your degree. |
| Working accounts staff | Upgrade from data entry to GST, TDS and payroll work. |
| Small business owners | Keep your own books and stay compliant with confidence. |
| CA, CS & CMA aspirants | Get hands-on software and compliance practice. |
| Freelancers & tax practitioners | Offer bookkeeping, GST and return filing services. |
Career opportunities
Roles this program prepares you for. Outcomes vary by learner.
- Accountant
- Accounts Executive
- Tally Operator
- GST Executive
- TDS / Income Tax Assistant
- Payroll Executive
This diploma vs related courses
Pick the right course for your goal.
| Course | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation (this course) | 10 months | Accounting, TallyPrime, GST, income tax, TDS, payroll and Excel: 41 modules |
| Tally with GST | 3 months | Accounting basics, TallyPrime, GST billing and returns, TDS and payroll basics: 25 modules |
| Advanced Excel & Power BI | 3 months | Advanced Excel, Power Query, VBA and Power BI dashboards: 30 modules |
| Data Analytics | 6 months | Excel, SQL, Power BI, statistics, Python and AI tools: 42 modules |
Certificate on completion
Awarded by Skill Training Institute after you complete the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation.
What is the Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation?
It is a 10-month program at Skill Training Institute, Alpha 1, Greater Noida with 41 modules in 7 phases. It teaches accounting fundamentals, TallyPrime, GST, income tax and TDS, payroll and MS Excel, with live projects and a capstone.
Who can join?
Students, graduates, working professionals and business owners. No accounting background is needed, because the diploma starts from the basics.
Which accounting software do you teach?
TallyPrime, the current version of Tally, along with MS Excel. The core skills carry over if you later meet an older version of Tally at work.
Is the new Income-tax Act, 2025 covered?
Yes. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026, and the 1961 Act still applies to earlier years, so we teach both where they matter. Tax laws, rates, forms and portals change often, so we teach the provisions in force.
How much GST practical work is there?
Phase 3 has 7 modules covering registration, invoicing, place of supply, GST in Tally, input tax credit, reverse charge, composition, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, e-invoicing, e-way bills and GSTR-2B reconciliation. Live Project 2 is a full GST filing case.
Is payroll covered?
Yes. Phase 5 has 4 modules on payroll in Tally, salary processing and payslips, PF and ESI compliance, professional tax and other payroll compliance.
What projects will I do?
Three live projects and a capstone: books, final accounts and a Tally company with inventory, GST and TDS; a GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing case; an income tax, TDS and payroll case; and a capstone that combines accounting, tax and payroll.
What kind of jobs does this prepare me for?
Roles such as accountant, accounts executive, Tally operator, GST executive, TDS or income tax assistant and payroll executive. Outcomes vary by learner, and we do not guarantee a job. The last module covers resume and interview preparation.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Skill Training Institute awards a certificate after you complete the diploma. Details such as name, course, dates and grade are filled in per student.
What is the fee, and can I attend a demo class first?
Fees depend on the mode and batch you choose. WhatsApp or call +91-9773854034 for the current fee, batch timings and to book a free demo class.
Ready to start your accounting career?
504, MSX Tower-2, Alpha-1 Commercial Belt, Greater Noida. Email contactus@skilltraininginstitute.in or see all courses.