The ADAT — Advance Diploma in Accounting & Taxation — is AICE’s most comprehensive and career-focused program. Designed for the modern Indian job market, this course goes beyond basic bookkeeping and covers the complete world of accounting and taxation as it is practised in real businesses today.
Course Overview
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Full Name |
Advance Diploma in Financial Accounting (ADFA) |
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Duration |
12 Months (Fast-track 6-month option available) |
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Eligibility |
Minimum 10th Pass. Open to all streams — Science, Arts, Commerce |
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Batch Timings |
Morning | Afternoon | Evening — Monday to Saturday |
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Mode |
Offline (Classroom) at AICE, Peeragarhi, Delhi |
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Certification |
ADFA Certificate — Industry Recognized |
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Starting Salary |
₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month (fresher) | ₹25,000–₹40,000+ (experienced) |
Accounting and taxation is an up-and-coming field driven by the advancement of information technology in business. The ADAT course is built around this reality — preparing students not just with accounting theory but with the digital tools, software skills, and compliance knowledge that modern businesses run on. Every working day, thousands of Indian businesses need professionals who can handle their accounts, file their GST, manage their payroll, and ensure tax compliance. ADAT students are trained to do exactly that.
At AICE, the ADAT program is delivered with 100% hands-on, practical training. You will work on real accounting scenarios, live software, and real business data — not just textbook exercises. By the end of this course you will be able to step into an accounting or taxation role and be productive from day one.
Why Choose ADAT at AICE?
- The most complete accounting + taxation program — covers theory, software, GST, TDS, and Income Tax
- Practical training on Tally Prime, Busy Accounting Software, Advance Excel, and the GST portal
- Manual accounting training included — learn the fundamentals before the software
- 100% Job Guarantee* with placement assistance, resume building, and interview preparation
- Taught by experienced faculty with real-world accounting and taxation backgrounds
- Small batch sizes for personalised guidance and quick doubt resolution
- ADAT certificate recognized by accounting firms, CA offices, and businesses across Delhi NCR
- Flexible batch timings — morning, afternoon, and evening batches, Monday to Saturday
- Regular mock tests, live case studies, and real business simulation exercises
Who Should Join This Course?
- Commerce students (10th, 12th, B.Com, M.Com) who want practical accounting & tax skills
- Fresh graduates looking to enter the accounting, finance, or taxation field
- Working professionals who want to move from data entry or basic accounts into senior accounting roles
- Business owners and entrepreneurs who want to manage their own accounts, GST, and taxation
- Anyone currently doing a basic Tally or DCA course and wants to specialize in accounting and taxation
- Job seekers who want a strong, recognized qualification to secure placements in CA offices, trading firms, and corporates
What You Will Learn
After completing the ADAT course at AICE, you will be able to:
- Record all financial transactions manually — journal, ledger, trial balance
- Prepare Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet from scratch
- Operate Tally Prime completely — from company creation to final accounts
- Operate Busy Accounting Software for business accounts management
- Configure and apply GST in Tally Prime for sales, purchases, and returns
- File GST returns — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and reconcile GSTR-2A & 2B
- Handle TDS deductions, challans, and Form 16 / 26AS
- Process payroll with PF, ESI, and salary slip generation
- File basic Income Tax returns (ITR-1 / ITR-4)
- Build MIS reports, Pivot Tables, and dashboards in Advance Excel
- Manage inventory, stock, and purchase-sales order cycles
- Handle banking transactions, cheque printing, and bank reconciliation
Course Modules — Detailed Syllabus
| MODULE 1 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS & MS OFFICE | |
| ✔ Introduction to Computers | ✔ MS PowerPoint — Business Presentations |
| ✔ Hardware & Software Concepts | ✔ Internet, Email & Online Government Portals |
| ✔ Windows OS & File Management | ✔ English & Hindi Typing Practice |
| ✔ MS Word — Documents, Formatting, Mail Merge | ✔ MS Access — Basic Database Concepts |
| ✔ MS Excel — Spreadsheets & Basic Formulas | ✔ Computer Security & Data Protection |
| MODULE 2 MANUAL ACCOUNTING (FUNDAMENTALS) | |
| ✔ Introduction to Accounting | ✔ Trial Balance Preparation |
| ✔ Double Entry System & Accounting Rules | ✔ Trading & Profit & Loss Account |
| ✔ Debit & Credit — Golden Rules | ✔ Balance Sheet Preparation |
| ✔ Journal Entry Writing | ✔ Bank Reconciliation Statement |
| ✔ Ledger Posting & Balancing | ✔ Depreciation & Provisions |
| MODULE 3 TALLY PRIME — COMPLETE ACCOUNTING | |
| ✔ Company Creation & Configuration | ✔ MIS Reports & Final Accounts |
| ✔ Masters: Ledgers & Groups | ✔ Data Management: Backup, Restore, Split |
| ✔ Accounting Vouchers (Payment, Receipt, Journal) | ✔ Export to Excel & Import from Excel |
| ✔ Purchase & Sales Entry | ✔ Multi-Company & Multi-User Setup |
| ✔ Debit Note & Credit Note | ✔ Tally Vault & User Access Control |
| MODULE 4 TALLY PRIME — INVENTORY & ADVANCED | |
| ✔ Stock & Inventory Management | ✔ Credit Limit Management |
| ✔ Godown & Batch Management | ✔ POS (Point of Sales) |
| ✔ Purchase & Sales Order Processing | ✔ BOM — Bill of Materials |
| ✔ Cost Centre & Cost Category | ✔ Job Work In / Out |
| ✔ Budget & Control | ✔ Stock Valuation (FIFO / LIFO) |
| MODULE 5 BUSY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE | |
| ✔ Company Creation & Setup | ✔ GST in Busy — Invoices & Reports |
| ✔ Ledgers & Accounting Vouchers | ✔ Payroll in Busy (PF, ESI, TDS) |
| ✔ Purchase & Sales Entries | ✔ Outstanding Reports & Ageing Analysis |
| ✔ Bank Reconciliation in Busy | ✔ User Management & Security |
| ✔ Inventory Management | ✔ Data Backup & Restore |
| MODULE 6 GST — GOODS & SERVICES TAX | |
| ✔ GST Theory & Concepts | ✔ GST in Tally Prime — Configuration |
| ✔ CGST, SGST, IGST & UTGST | ✔ GSTR-1 Filing (Online & Offline) |
| ✔ Place of Supply Rules | ✔ GSTR-2A & 2B Reconciliation |
| ✔ Types of GST Invoices | ✔ GST Challan & GSTR-3B Filing |
| ✔ GST Registration Process | ✔ E-Way Bill & E-Invoice Generation |
| MODULE 7 TDS — TAX DEDUCTED AT SOURCE | |
| ✔ TDS Concepts & Applicability | ✔ Form 16 & Form 16A |
| ✔ TDS Rates & Sections (194C, 194J, etc.) | ✔ Form 26AS — Annual Tax Statement |
| ✔ TDS on Salary (Section 192) | ✔ TDS Return Filing (24Q / 26Q) |
| ✔ TDS Entry in Tally Prime | ✔ Late Payment Interest & Penalty |
| ✔ TDS Challan — Online Payment | ✔ TDS Compliance Calendar |
| MODULE 8 INCOME TAX — BASICS & ITR FILING | |
| ✔ Income Tax Theory & Slabs | ✔ ITR-1 Filing — Salaried Individuals |
| ✔ Heads of Income (Salary, Business, Capital Gains) | ✔ ITR-4 Filing — Business & Profession |
| ✔ Deductions under 80C, 80D, 80G | ✔ Form 26AS Verification |
| ✔ HRA Exemption Calculation | ✔ Advance Tax Calculation |
| ✔ Tax Liability Calculation | ✔ Income Tax Notice — How to Respond |
| MODULE 9 PAYROLL & SALARY MANAGEMENT | |
| ✔ Payroll Theory & Concepts | ✔ Payslip Generation & Printing |
| ✔ Salary Structure Components | ✔ PF Calculation & Challan Upload |
| ✔ Earnings: Basic, DA, HRA, TA, CEA | ✔ ESI Calculation & Return Filing |
| ✔ Deductions: PF, ESI, TDS, NPS | ✔ Bonus, Advance & Gratuity |
| ✔ Payroll Processing in Tally Prime | ✔ Employee Leave & Attendance Records |
| MODULE 10 ADVANCE EXCEL — MIS & REPORTING | |
| ✔ Excel Formulas: SUM, IF, COUNTIF | ✔ Pivot Table & Pivot Chart |
| ✔ VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH | ✔ MIS Report Building |
| ✔ Reverse & Double VLOOKUP | ✔ Ageing Analysis Reports |
| ✔ Date, Time & Text Functions | ✔ Dashboard Creation |
| ✔ Conditional Formatting | ✔ Macros — Task Automation (VBA Intro) |
| MODULE 11 BANKING & ACCOUNTS FINALIZATION | |
| ✔ Banking Transactions in Tally | ✔ Profit & Loss Account Finalization |
| ✔ Cheque Printing & Management | ✔ Balance Sheet Finalization |
| ✔ PDC Cheque Handling | ✔ Ratio Analysis (Liquidity, Profitability) |
| ✔ Manual & Auto Bank Reconciliation | ✔ Year-End Closing Procedures |
| ✔ Outstanding Payable / Receivable | ✔ Accounting Documentation Practices |
Career Opportunities After ADAT
The ADAT diploma qualifies you for a wide range of accounting and taxation roles across all types of businesses in India — from small trading firms and CA offices to large corporates and banks. Here are the key positions ADAT graduates are hired for:
| Job Role | Type of Employer | Starting Salary |
| Accounts Manager | Corporate, Trading Firm | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000/month |
| Accounts Executive | Any Industry | ₹18,000 – ₹28,000/month |
| Accounts Assistant | SMEs, CA Offices | ₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month |
| GST Filing Executive | CA Offices, Tax Firms | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000/month |
| TDS & Income Tax Analyst | Accounting Firms, Banks | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month |
| Payroll Executive | HR / Finance Departments | ₹20,000 – ₹32,000/month |
| Junior Accountant | Trading, Manufacturing | ₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month |
| MIS Executive | Corporates, IT Companies | ₹22,000 – ₹35,000/month |
| Tally / Busy Operator | Retail, Distribution | ₹14,000 – ₹20,000/month |
| Tax Consultant (Assistant) | Tax & CA Offices | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000/month |