Every organization that deals in any kind of transaction requires the services of an accountant No organization, small or big can run without maintaining accounts. If you wish to be and accountant then you need to evaluate the present and future economic activities of the company and manage the funds and assets and liabilities of the organization

Roles of an Accountant in a broad sense:

Record business transactions

Prepare Financial Statements

Calculate cost and financial accounts

Calculation of computing cost and efficiency gains

Preparing tax strategy

Handling tax filing

If you have a knack for mathematics and desire to see a long tail of figures flowing down then you can select a career in accountancy. You must have an analytical head and a manipulative mind to be able to handle accounts of any organization.

Areas of specialization

The Accounting stream has many areas of specialization. Some of the popular functional areas are listed below:

Audit

{{If you wish to be an auditor then you would be required to check ledger books and financial statements. This is a completely computerize work. Audit is one of the most important functions of the accounting system. If you select a career in auditing then you would have theoretical and accounting subjects in your specialization.

Financial Accounting

As a Financial accountant you would have to gather information from the general ledgers to prepare financial statements. Financial accounts give in-depth information about liquidity ratio, equity ratio etc which help in determining the financial strength of the organization and help the business to take specific decisions  regarding acquisition , merger and other long and short term financial projections

Management Accounting

If you wish to be a part of decision making, handling capital budgets and work on business analysis the Management Accounts is the career for you. Superficially it all looks very simple and easy but you would have to handle cost analysis and contract analysis etc. All your efforts would be directed towards controlling expenses. As a management accountant your would be required to work together with marketing and financial managers

Budget Analysis

There are many job opportunities for Budget analysts. Your basic functional area would be to develop and organize financial plans You would be required to have competitive skills in calculations and also negotiation skills. As you would be involved in negotiations so you should also possess good communication skills

Income Tax

Tax accounting is interesting but only if you are able to understand the tax code and use them accurately. As a tax accountant you would be required to prepare corporate and personal income tax statements. You would also have the responsibility to build strategies for deferring taxes, when to expense items, how to approach a merger or acquisition, etc.

Notice for admission to Ph.D programme

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the semester commencing from July 30, 2010 in the following areas

Areas

Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Physics

Minimum qualifications

M.Sc degree (minimum 55% marks) with a valid GATE/UGC/ CSIR/JEST/ICMR/ DBT/NBHM score card

Fellowship

Financial aid (Assistantship/ scholarship) will be provided

Reservation

According to Central government norms

How to apply

Detailed information along with the application form can be downloaded at http://www.iiserbho pal.ac.in/ doaa_admissions. htm

Last date for receipt of completed application: April 20, 2010

H1, Sipcot IT park, Padur P.O., Siruseri

(A university u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)  

CMI is a centre of excellence for research and teaching in the mathematical sciences. CMI conducts B.Sc (Hons) programmes in Mathematics and Computer Science (Integrated) and Physics, M.Sc and Ph.D programmes in Mathematics and in Computer Science and M.Sc programme in applications of Mathematics

Applications for August, 2010 are open

 The last date for handing in completed forms is: Monday, April 19, 2010

 Academic programmes offered at CMI: B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3 year integrated course); B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics (3 year course); M.Sc. in Mathematics; M.Sc. in applications of Mathematics; M.Sc. in computer science; Ph.D. in Mathematics; Ph.D. in computer science

 Eligibility for admission

 B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science: 12th std or equivalent; B.Sc. (Hons) Physics: 12th std or equivalent; M.Sc. in Mathematics: B.Sc (Math)/B.Math/ B.Stat/B. E./B.Tech; M.Sc. in applications of Mathematics: B.Sc. (Math/ Physics/ Statistics)/ B.Math/ B.Stat/ B.E./ B.Tech; M.Sc. in computer science: B.E./B.Tech/ B.Sc. (computer science) or B.Sc.(Math) with a strong background in computer science; Ph.D. in Mathematics: B.E./B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Math)/ M.Sc (Math); Ph.D. in computer science: B.E/B.Tech/M. Sc. (computer science)/MCA

How to apply

Forms may be obtained online or can be acquired in person.

For all the programmes, applicants will have to take an entrance examination on Thursday May 27, 2010. In addition, selection for Ph.D. will involve an interview at Chennai.

Application procedure

To obtain application forms and information brochures by post, send a demand draft for Rs. 300/- in favour of Chennai Mathematical Institute payable at Chennai. Indicate clearly your name, address and the programme(s) you are applying for. If you are applying to more than one programme, you need to send only a single demand draft for Rs. 300/-

Alternatively, you can download an application form online

The last date for receiving completed application forms is: Monday, 19 April, 2010

The CMI entrance examination will be held at the following centres in 2010: Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Shillong and Srinagar

All students receive handsome scholarships that meet all expenses. B.Sc. (Hons.) students receive a scholarship of Rs. 3000/- per month, M.Sc. students receive a scholarship of Rs. 5000/- per month and Ph.D. scholarships start at Rs. 12000/- per month. Students of B.Sc. (Hons) also receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs. 2000/-, made possible through generous private donations.

For more information, please write to admissions@cmi. ac.in

Qualify for PhD Computer Science via JEST-2010: Candidates applying to the Ph.D programme in Computer Science at CMI for the academic year starting August 2010 can qualify for the interview on the basis of their performance in the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST-2010) in Theoretical Computer Science, without writing the CMI entrance examination. These candidates should still fill out the CMI application form in full detail. Those who qualify through JEST-2010 will be notified directly with more details.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Plot H1, SIPCOT IT Park; Padur PO, Siruseri-603103, Tel 044-27470226, 27470229, 0442-32983441, 32983442, Fax 044-27470225

Punjab University Chandigarh has announced the availability of Application Forms and Prospectus for a Common Entrance Test CET 2010 for admission to MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS, B.Pharma, LLB,B.Sc (Tourism management) and B.Sc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) , B.Sc. Hons. School) and other courses

For detailed information regarding qualification/ eligibility condition(s) /reservation of seats/date-sheets/ rules/regulation s/instructions/ combination of subjects/syllabus etc for admission to the above mentioned courses the candidates are advised to consult the prospectus for CET-2010

Availability of prospectus and application form: The prospectus and application form for the test is available for sale w.e.f. 17.03.2010 (Wednesday) by hand as well as by post

Last date for receipt of completed application form (both by hand/post) at the CET Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh is 15.04.2010 (Thursday) up to 4.00 p.m.

Sponsored candidates and IIT graduates without GATE are also eligible for admission

The application form and prospectus can be downloaded from Institute’s website http://www.iitr. ernet.in  from March 19, 2010 to April 19, 2010

The filled application form should be submitted along with a demand draft of Rs 400/- for General/OBC category or Rs 200/- for SC/ST/PD category, drawn in favour of Chairman, PG admission, IIT Roorkee, payable at Roorkee plus fee of Rs 100/- per additional department (if applied)

 Ph.D programmes and Post-Doctoral fellowship

Applications are also invited for admission to Ph.D and Post-Doctoral Fellowship programmes for the session 2010-11. The filled application form may be sent to the Chairman, PG admission, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247667, along with a demand draft of Rs 200/- per department drawn in favour of Chairman, PG admission, IIT Roorkee, payable at Roorkee

How to download/obtain application form

Application form and information brochure can be downloaded from the institute’s website or maybe acquired by sending a written request and a demand draft of Rs 50/- drawn in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee payable at Roorkee along with a self addressed envelope of A4 size which should reach latest by April 09, 2010. For details contact Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee

Last date for receipt of filled application form is April 19, 2010

M.Tech programme is offered in the departments of Aerospace engineering, Applied Mechanics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics (industrial mathematics and scientific computing), mechanical engineering, metallurgical and materials engineering, ocean engineering and physics (solid state technology) 

In addition, interdisciplinary programmes in Catalysis Technology, Nuclear Engineering and Petroleum Engineering and M.Tech in Clinical Engineering are also offered. 

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ technology/ architecture or equivalent, or master’s degree in chemistry/mathemati cs/physics/ life sciences or related subjects or professional qualification like AMIE and other associate membership as specified in the M.Tech admission website (http://gate. iitm.ac.in/ mtech_admissions) and valid GATE score (2010) 

Candidates graduating/graduate d with B.Tech degree from IITs with CGPA of 7.5 and above for SC/ST category and 8.0 and above for others can apply without GATE score 

Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities as per GoI rules 

Assistantship

Candidates admitted to M.Tech programme are offered half-time teaching assistantship (HTTA) of Rs 8000/- p.m. admission to a few additional candidates who are under merit list may also be offered without HTTA. They may get HTTA after 6 months depending upon vacancy. A limited number of selected candidates will get opportunity to do M.Tech project in Germany under DAAD fellowship scheme. 

Under Atomic energy regulatory board (AERB) graduate fellowship scheme, two candidates will be selected either from mechanical engineering (only in design and thermal engineering) or chemical engineering discipline or from both and they will be offered a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000/- for two years with a one time educational material allowance of Rs 5000/-. More details about AERB scheme may be seen in the website www.aerb.gov. in  

How to apply

Application can be submitted only online. The application fee is Rs 100/- for SC/ST/PD candidates and Rs 200/- for others (demand draft to be drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of the Registrar, IIT Madras payable at Chennai). Instructions on how to apply are available on the website http://gate. iitm.ac.in/ mtech_admissions

 In case of difficulty in applying online, contact the Chairman, M.Tech admission committee, GATE office, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tel 044-22578200, Fax 044-22578204, Email mtechadm@iitm. ac.in 

For more details see the website http://gate. iitm.ac.in/ mtech_admissions

Important dates

Online application website open from: 16.03.2010

Last date for applying online: 05.04.2010

Last date for receipt of completed applications (downloaded copy with draft) by post at the GATE office: 08.04.2010 

M.Tech in Clinical Engineering is a joint programme offered by IIT Madras, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, and Christian Medical College, Vellore. The selection will be done on an All-India basis, through a screening test and/or a personal interview of eligible candidates. The M.Tech programme is of two-and-a-half year duration. The students will study and train at all the three participating institutes 

For details see http://www.biotech. iitm.ac.in/ mcephd/index. php

How to apply for M.Tech in Clinical Engineering: The application form for this programme, downloaded (no online filling) from www.biotech. iitm.ac.in/ mcephd/index. php needs to be completed and sent to the Institute co-ordinator, Joint programmes with SCTIMST and CMC, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, on or before 08.04.2010

About the Fellowship

Duration

The Fellowship work can be done in a period of 8-12 weeks which can be availed of during at most two visits.

Support

The fellowship will cover the following:

(a) Cost of travel in the country, to and from IIT Delhi;

(b) Stay at IIT Delhi during the visit(s), including boarding and lodging in the Institute hostels; and

(c) A fellowship of Rs. 500/- per week. The fellow will have to pay the insurance charges.

Eligibility

Any undergraduate student, who has completed at least 2 years of study towards an engineering degree, is amongst top ten positions in her/his respective programme will be eligible to apply for this fellowship. Students who will be completing this requirement by May 2010 are also eligible.

How to apply

Application

The application form should be downloaded from IIT Delhi website. The applicant must contact IIT Delhi faculty in whose area she/he wishes to execute research and get faculty member’s concurrence in writing on the form. She/he should submit the following:

(a) Application form duly recommended by IITD faculty member

(b) Resume

(c) One consolidated grade card; and rank in class

(d) No objection certificate from the parent institution stating the starting and ending dates for carrying out full time research work at IIT Delhi under the fellowship programme

(e) One photograph (passport size), pasted on the application form

(f) One reference letter in a sealed envelope.

Where to submit: The above documents along with covering letter should reach the Deputy Registrar UGS, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016

Timeline

Deadline

Applications will be received until 17:00 hours on 12th March, 2010

Decision

List of Fellows will be announced by 26th March, 2010

Start

Summer work can start after 07th May 2010. Institute vacation periods are available on the website.

Announcement (02 March, 2010)

IIT PATNA Ph.D admission – July 2010

Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in July 2010 in the following departments. The areas of research at IIT Patna are as follows:

Computer Science and Engineering:

Networking, Computer Security, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing.

Electrical Engineering

Estimation and Control, Digital Communication, Signal Processing for Communication, Communication Networks, Optical Communication and Networking, VLSI, Microwave and Electromagnetic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Energy Harvesting, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics and Drives, Smart Grid

Mechanical Engineering

Vibration, Soft tissue mechanics, Manufacturing, Condition monitoring, Micro/Nano manufacturing, smart materials, Biomedical robotics, Computational mechanics, Fracture, FEM, Composite, Heat transfer, Boiling and Condensation, Two-phase flows, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Turbulence Flows, Interfacial flows in yield stress fluid, Laser material processing, Flow of granular materials, Rotor Dynamics

Chemistry

Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Polymer Chemistry

 Mathematics

Number Theory, Numerical Analysis, Wavelets Analysis, Algebraic Topology, Combinatorial Topology, Mathematical Control Theory, Nonlinear Functional Analysis, Optimal Control, Optimal Control for Partial Differential Equations, Mathematical Programming, Support Vector Machines, Fuzzy Optimization, Statistical Decision Theory and Statistical Inference, Tomography, Mathematical Biology, Mathematics finance, Computational Topology and Geometry, Scientific computing, Reliability

Physics

Condensed Matter Physics (Magnetic Nanomaterials, Superconductivity, CMR Materials, Molecular Electronics, Conjugated Polymer/ Metal Interface; Theory and Experiment)

Optics (Optical Cryptography, Digital Holography, Optical Pattern Recognition, Fractional Fourier Transform; Theory and Experiment)

Entrance test

A candidate applying for 2-year full time PGDM/PGDM-IB/ PGDM-Finance program should have taken one of the following entrance test 

1. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) conducted by the All India Management Association 

2. CAT (Common Admission Test) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management 

3. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission TEST) conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council.

4. IFIM Business School uses MAT/CAT/GMAT scores for short listing purposes only

Eligibility

Candidate should have consistent academic record in classes X and XII. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 system from a university recognized by AICTE/AIU and with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

 Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent examination.

Those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, such candidates must produce a certificate from the Principal/Head of the department/ Registrar/ Director of the Institution/ University, certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year or is awaiting final results and has obtained at least 50% marks based on the latest available grades/marks.

Candidates appearing for the final examination after 30th June, 2010 need not apply. Students with work experience will be preferred for all the programs; PGDM, PGDM-IB and PGDM-Finance. Applicants who hold a valid MAT/CAT/GMAT score are eligible to apply. The cut-off composite/percentil e MAT/CAT/GMAT score shall be notified on the website www.ifimbschool. com

 Admission procedure

IIM/AIMA/GMAC has no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the PGDM/PGDM-IB/ PGDM-Finance program. Students with valid CAT/MAT/GMAT scores and those intending to take the CAT/MAT/GMAT exam in 2009/10 may also apply. Students can apply to IFIM Business School by filling in the application form. Short-listed candidates will be called to go through the group discussions and personal interviews at designated test centers. Final selection will be based on composite parameters to include MAT/CAT/GMAT scores, consistent academic record in classes X and XII and graduation, overall personality, the essay in the application form, extra/co-curricular activities, work experience if any, and performance in the GD/PI. Those with academic distinctions and/or extra-curricular activities and/or substantial work experience will be given additional preference

Since the CAT/MAT/GMAT score is only an input in the selection process, it is possible for a candidate with a lower CAT/MAT/GMAT score on account of better performance in other criteria. IFIM Business School reserves total right to assign and/or re-assign students from the PGDM program to the PGDM-IB program, PGDM-Finance or vice-versa, depending upon the availability of a vacancy and/or suitability for the program and/or at the specific request of a student and/or broader institutional considerations and/or any other overriding and/or unanticipated considerations. The decision of IFIM Business School shall be final and binding upon a candidate. The fact of assignment and/or re-assignment shall be communicated to the candidate. The candidate, however, reserves the right of acceptance/rejection as the case may be.

Spot admission

At any time during the admission process, based on scholastic excellence and/or extra/co-curricular activities and/or work experience and supporting documents (mark sheets, proof of eligibility, awards, distinctions etc) and performance in the GD/PI, the selection team holds the absolute right to offer on-the-spot admissions to high scores. In such an event, prospective candidates do not have to wait for a written communication from the admissions office to this effect, but can directly remit the 1st installment of fees as per the announcement. The detailed terms and conditions governing the payment of fees is contained in the page captioned program fee and other expenses.

Application kit

The IFIM Business School prospectus and application form can be acquired in any of the following ways

(i)  by cash payment of Rs 300/- at IFIM Business School, Bangalore

(ii) by post (enclosing a crossed demand draft for Rs 300/- in drawn in favour of centre for developmenteducation payable at Bangalore. The application form can be downloaded from the website www.ifimbschool. com and sent together with a crossed demand draft for Rs 1,100/-

(iii)  from designated branches of IMS learning resources pvt ltd., career launcher

Deadline for submission of documents

Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent exam and those who have completed a degree requirement and are awaiting results can also apply.

Such candidates, if selected, shall be allowed to join the program (PGDM/PGDM-IB/ PGDM-Finance) provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Head of the department/ Registrar/Director of the institution/ university certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year/is awaiting final results and has obtained at least 50% marks based on the latest available grades/marks, latest by June 30th, 2010

In any case, candidates must produce all certificate viz class X, XII, graduation (final or provisional) , extra/co-curricular activities, work experience, CAT/GMAT/MAT scores etc from the respective institutions/ universities together with their mark sheet on or before December 31st, 2010

Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission and all remittances made towards the fees shall be forfeited

IFIM Business School will not offer admission to any candidate after June 30th, 2010

Submission of application

Upon submission of the application form, payment of Rs 800/- (Rs eight hundred only) by a crossed demand draft in favour of Centre for Development Education, payable at Bangalore

Deputy Registrar-Admission s, IFIM Business School, opposite Infosys gate #4, #8P/9P, Kiadb Industrial Area, Electronics city, phase-I, Bangalore-560100, Tel 080-41432888, 41102820/21/ 22/23, Fax 080-41432844, Email admissions@ifimbsch ool.com, Website www.ifimbschool. com

Executive PGDM 2010 

Developing Professionals for India’s transforming financial markets 

Are you considering a career in the financial markets? Today’s global financial markets are highly complex, which require finance professionals with the specialized knowledge which only ITM Institute of Financial Markets can provide . Through our unique Business Simulation Lab we provide a real-time trading experience, expert faculties delivering cutting-edge subjects and deep interactions with industry leaders, ITM IFM delivers advanced training in corporate finance, investment banking, fundamental and technical analysis, evaluation of alternative investment avenues, equity and debt research, scientific asset allocation, portfolio hedging, forex trading and more.

ITM IFM Programs 

a. PGDM (Financial Markets)

2 year full-time AICTE approved program with special certificate modules from Securities Investment Institute, UK and the Financial Planning Standards Board, USA

b. Executive PGDM

15 month full-time, AICTE approved program with specialization in General Management and Strategy or Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline from an AIU recognized university with minimum 50% marks A CAT/XAT/GMAT/ CET score is required

c. Executive PGDM

As above, with minimum 5 years work experience or advanced qualification such as CA, CS, ICWA, CFA, CAIIB etc

How to apply

Acquire an application kit by sending a cheque/demand draft for Rs 200/- in favour of Institute for Technology and Management. You may also acquire the same from select branches of IMS, and Career Launcher. Completed applications to be sent to the institute along with a cheque/demand draft of Rs 800/- as application fee. You may also download an application from www.itm.edu/ ifm and submit with a cheque/demand draft of Rs 1000/- 

Application deadline 

PGDM Financial Markets: 15th April, 2010

Executive PGDM: June 30, 2010

Contact toll free 1800-209-9729, Email admissions@itm. edu

 ITM Institute of Financial Markets, Institute for technology and management, 25/26, Institutional area, sector-4, Kharghar (E), Navi Mumbai-410210, Website www.itm.edu/ ifm