Centre for Professional Studies, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science (ACAS), has the professed vision of imparting industry relevant skills and knowledge among students leading to better career and employability opportunities. The Centre for Professional Studies along with the Department of Commerce has achieved many heights since its inception. ACAS is a pioneer in the State of Kerala offering accredited ACCA, CMA, CS & Tally programs along with B.Com with the highest ACCA paper exemption. Apart from core professional programs, the department also offers industry-relevant Add on & certification programs during the course of graduation.

Objectives

• To impart professional skills and knowledge to the students
• To provide value education by exposing students to industry-relevant courses
• To develop the skills expected from graduates by the corporate world
• To develop interpersonal skills through various activities

Courses

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the Global Body for those who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. We believe that accountants bring value to economies in all stages of development and aim to develop capacity in the profession and encourage the adoption of global standards. Our values are aligned to the needs of employers in all sectors and we ensure that, through our qualifications, we prepare accountants for business.

UVP of ACCA at ACAS

• Internationalization of the Graduate Course
• Eligibility to get an Advance Diploma in Accounting & Business with 3 additional papers
• Opportunity to be a qualified global professional –ACCA with additional 7 papers
• Sessions by qualified trainers with soft copy of the study materials from ACCA Gold Approved Content Provider.
• Dual qualification at the end of their 3rd year of graduation: University degree plus ACCA.
• Certificate in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) from ACCA module.
• Certificate from ISDC for having undergone the training for ACCA Qualification during graduation.

The Cost and Management Accountants (CMA India)

The Cost and Management Accountants (CMA India) , the CMA certification, has been the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals. The course offers training in particular fields of management
accounting which will equip the students with a wide range of skills.

CMA IND course is offered by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). They are the premier institute in India for the profession of Cost Accountancy in the country. The course is structured in a very comprehensive
manner and provides complete knowledge of the financial concepts. The course syllabus is based on international standards so that it is easy for certified CMA professionals to practice in many parts of the world.

Through our rigorous coaching, we strive to be the best among CMA India coaching centres in Kerala. The skills that they require to face the CMA IND examination is taught by experts from the same field itself. The coaching given by experts in the industry helps students in building the knowledge of basic theories, principles and procedures of finance and accounting. CMA India syllabus is designed to make the students efficient enough to be business leaders and make strategic management decisions. A student who earns CMA certification means that he/she has problem-solving skills and technical knowledge better than their peer.

CMA at ACAS

CMAs are driving force in all economic activities, as they are the value creator, value enabler, value preserver and value reporter. High performing, fortune Multinational companies hire CMA professionals for a reason. A CMA will be able to get insights on the innovations and practical changes that are going to happen in the work industry. A Cost and Management Accountant specializes in creating managerial decisions. They would get more engaged with analytics, forecasting, risk management, treasury activity etc.

Company Secretary

A company secretary is responsible for the administration of the company. It deals with the legal activities of any business. A company Secretary communicates and registers the shareholders of the company, makes sure that the dividends are paid and records of the same are maintained. It’s a job that not only provides high levels of job satisfaction but is also financially rewarding. The exam is conducted by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Company secretary coaching classes provided by ACAS aims at aiding students in taking their first step toward a successful career. To ensure that we produce excellent results, our syllabus has been designed with input from experienced faculty and experts.

Our updated curriculum is at par with the changing pattern of the exam. ACAS Company secretary course coaching churns out skilled company secretaries. We also conduct regular practice sessions and mock exam sessions to help students to be better prepared for the exams, enabling our students to grow in any field that they wish to pursue.

The different course levels and duration of the company secretary course are:

• CSEET (Entrance exam )
• CS Executive programme – 9 months
• CS Professional programme- 10 months