12-Month Diploma · Advanced Tally, Taxation & Finance Reporting
Advance Accounting & Finance Professional
16 hands-on modules · 14+ tools & concepts · 120+ hours of training · The deepest accounting diploma we offer — advanced Tally, full GST & income tax compliance, Excel-based MIS reporting and finance reporting, so you can close a full year of books, not just learn theory.
Quick Summary
Advance Accounting & Finance Professional is STI's deepest accounting diploma — 12 months, 16 hands-on modules, 120+ hours, taught at STI's Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus near Pari Chowk. It covers Advanced Tally Prime, GST registration & return filing, Income Tax & TDS/TCS compliance, Advanced Excel/MIS reporting, financial statement finalisation and a full end-to-end capstone accounting cycle. No prior accounting background is required, and it includes weekly assessments plus 100% Placement Assist.
Who this course is for
Commerce graduates, working accountants and finance professionals who want the deepest, most complete accounting path we offer: from double-entry basics to advanced Tally, full GST & income tax compliance, Excel-based MIS reporting and finalisation of accounts. This diploma is fully hands-on — you maintain real books, file real-format returns and build real MIS reports, not just watch tutorials.
No prior accounting experience is required. Module 1 starts from bookkeeping fundamentals and builds up steadily, month by month, to a full annual accounting and finance cycle by Module 16.
1Course structure at a glance
6 phases, 16 modules across 12 months, moving from accounting fundamentals and Tally to taxation, Excel/MIS reporting, finance reporting and a full capstone cycle.
| Phase | Modules | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 01–03 | Accounting Fundamentals & Advanced Tally |
| Phase 2 | 04–06 | GST & Indirect Taxation |
| Phase 3 | 07–09 | Income Tax, TDS & Direct Taxation |
| Phase 4 | 10–12 | Advanced Excel & MIS Reporting |
| Phase 5 | 13–14 | Financial Statements & Finance Reporting |
| Phase 6 | 15–16 | Bank Finance, Capstone & Real Client Work |
2The finance toolkit you'll work with
You'll learn to book, comply, report and finalise accounts with the same software and concepts working accountants and finance executives use every day — not just theory about them.
Advanced Tally Prime & Inventory
Multi-company setup, voucher entry, inventory, cost centers and payroll in Tally.
GST Registration, Returns & Reconciliation
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filing, ITC matching and e-way bill/e-invoicing.
Income Tax, TDS & ITR Filing
Tax computation, TDS/TCS returns, Form 16/16A and ITR filing for individuals & businesses.
Advanced Excel, MIS & Financial Modelling
Pivot tables, dashboards, budgets and financial statement finalisation.
3Full syllabus — all 16 modules
Tap a phase to expand it, then tap any module for what you'll learn and practice.
Phase 1 Accounting Fundamentals & Advanced Tally Modules 01–03 Double-entry basics, then multi-company Tally, inventory and payroll +
01Accounting Fundamentals & Double-Entry Bookkeeping+
Debit/credit rules, journal entries, ledgers, and preparing a trial balance from scratch.
02Advanced Tally Prime — Company Setup & Voucher Entry+
Multi-company and multi-currency setup, all voucher types, inventory and cost/profit centers in Tally Prime.
03Tally Advanced — Banking, BRS & Payroll+
Bank reconciliation statements, payroll processing, and TDS/TCS entries inside Tally Prime.
Phase 2 GST & Indirect Taxation Modules 04–06 Registration, return filing, ITC reconciliation and e-way bills, done correctly +
04GST Fundamentals & Registration+
GST structure (CGST/SGST/IGST), registration process, and an overview of the GST return cycle.
05GST Return Filing — GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B+
Preparing and filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B using mock/sandbox data on the GST portal interface.
06GST Reconciliation & Input Tax Credit (ITC)+
GSTR-2B reconciliation, ITC matching and mismatches, and e-way bill & e-invoicing basics.
Phase 3 Income Tax, TDS & Direct Taxation Modules 07–09 Tax computation, TDS/TCS compliance, advance tax and ITR filing +
07Income Tax Fundamentals & Computation+
Heads of income, deductions and exemptions, and computing tax liability for individuals.
08TDS/TCS Compliance & Return Filing+
Key TDS sections, quarterly TDS returns (24Q/26Q), and generating Form 16 & Form 16A.
09Advance Tax, Tax Audit & ITR Filing+
Advance tax computation, an introduction to tax audit requirements, and ITR filing for individuals and businesses.
Phase 4 Advanced Excel & MIS Reporting Modules 10–12 Formulas, pivot tables, dashboards and financial modelling in Excel +
10Advanced Excel for Finance+
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and the key formulas finance teams use every day.
11MIS Reporting & Dashboard Design+
Building monthly MIS reports and management dashboards directly from raw accounting data.
12Financial Modelling Basics+
Building budgets, cash-flow forecasts and a simple financial model in Excel.
Phase 5 Financial Statements & Finance Reporting Modules 13–14 Preparing, finalising and reading a full set of financial statements +
13Preparation of Financial Statements+
Preparing the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement from a company's books.
14Finalisation of Accounts & Audit Support+
Year-end finalisation, common audit schedules, and ratio analysis for finance reporting.
Phase 6 Bank Finance, Capstone & Real Client Work Modules 15–16 CMA data for bank loans, then one full annual accounting & finance cycle end to end +
15Bank Loan Documentation & CMA Data+
Preparing CMA data and loan proposal documentation used for bank finance applications.
16Capstone: End-to-End Accounting & Finance Project+
Running a full annual cycle for a mock organisation — bookkeeping, GST, TDS, finalisation of accounts and MIS reporting.
414 tools & concepts you'll use
Everything is taught by booking real entries, filing compliance in mock/sandbox portals and building real MIS reports — not just reading theory. Swipe or use the arrows to browse every category.
5How each module is taught
Every module in the program follows the same simple, practice-first lens, so you always know what to expect in class.
Watch & Understand
Trainer demonstrates the concept or filing step by step, using real books and compliance forms as examples.
Practice Live
You book, file or report the same thing yourself in class, right after the demonstration, not days later.
Hands-on Exercise
A short accounting or finance task using the same concept, close to what you'd actually do on the job.
Doubt Clearing
One-on-one help for anyone still stuck, before the class moves to the next module.
Weekly Assessment
A short practical review every week so gaps are caught early, not at the end of the diploma.
6Projects & practice work
Three hands-on builds across the full syllabus — from your first set of books to a complete year-end finance cycle.
- Project 1. A complete set of books maintained in Tally Prime for a sample trading company, including GST and TDS entries
- Project 2. GST returns (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B) filed for a sample business, with ITC reconciliation against GSTR-2B
- Capstone Project. An end-to-end annual accounting and finance cycle for a mock organisation — bookkeeping, GST, TDS, finalisation of accounts and an MIS dashboard
7Assessment & certification
Weekly practical reviews of books, compliance filings and MIS reports, with instructor feedback so nobody falls behind silently.
Final practical review covering the full 12-month syllabus, plus your end-to-end capstone accounting cycle used as demonstrable proof of skill.
Advance Accounting & Finance Professional certificate on successful completion, plus resume & portfolio support through our 100% Placement Assist program.
8Quick answers
Do I need prior accounting or commerce background before starting?
No. This is a from-scratch, beginner-friendly path — Module 1 starts with double-entry bookkeeping and builds steadily up to advanced taxation, MIS reporting and finalisation of accounts by Module 16.
Will I learn Tally in depth or just the basics?
In depth. Modules 2–3 cover advanced Tally Prime — multi-company setup, inventory, cost centers, banking, BRS and payroll — not just basic voucher entry.
Does this course cover both GST and income tax?
Yes. Phase 2 covers GST registration, return filing and ITC reconciliation, and Phase 3 covers income tax computation, TDS/TCS compliance, advance tax and ITR filing.
Will I actually file real GST/TDS returns during the course?
Yes. You'll work through GST and TDS filing formats using mock/sandbox data, so you leave knowing the real filing process, not just the theory.
What is MIS reporting and why is it part of this course?
MIS reporting means turning raw accounting data into the dashboards and reports management uses to make decisions. Phase 4 teaches this using Advanced Excel, alongside financial modelling and budgeting.
Are classes online, offline, or both?
Classes are conducted at our Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus with computer workstations for hands-on practice. Theory sessions are also available online for revision. Morning, evening and weekend timings are available — ask your counsellor for the current schedule.
What can I do after completing this course?
You'll be able to independently maintain books in Tally, handle GST and income tax compliance, build MIS reports, and prepare and finalise financial statements — as an accountant, finance executive, or independent accounting consultant.
Ready to see a class live?
Book a free, no-obligation demo class and sit in on a real Advance Accounting & Finance Professional session before you decide anything.