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THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA

(Statutory Body under an Act of Parliament)

CIRCULAR
Ref. No: BOS/02-04/14-15
Dated: Kolkata, 26th April,2014
Sub: Implementation of Revised Syllabus on 100-hours Computer Training for CMA
Intermediate Course

The Council of the Institute in its 286th Meeting held on March 30,2014 at the Headquarters
of the Institute, has approved the implementation of Revised Syllabus of 100-hours
Compulsory Computer Training for students appearing from December 2014 term of
Examination. The contents of the Revised Syllabus is appended below as Annexure I.
Pursuant to such approval, it is hereby notified to all concerned that the contents specified
in this revised syllabus shall have to be followed for imparting computer training for all
students and shall be applicable from December 2014 term of Examination. This is
applicable for students pursuing Courses under both Syllabus 2008 and Syllabus 2012,
subject to exclusions specified.
Exclusions:
The following students are excluded from the ambit of Training under Revised Syllabus:
(i) who have already completed the 100-hours of Computer Training ( as per earlier
syllabus) shall be exempted from undergoing Training under this Revised Syllabus ;
(ii) who have already commenced the 100-hours Computer Training ( as per earlier
syllabus) shall also be exempted from undergoing Training under this Revised Syllabus,
subject to submission of list of such students, by the concerned Regional Council/Chapter,
mentioning the registration and name of such students, with a declaration that such
students are presently undergoing the 100-hours Compulsory Computer Training under old
syllabus of computer training.
(iii) who are presently undergoing the 100-hours Compulsory Computer Training from any
Institution/Organization duly authorized by the Directorate of Studies, other than Regional
Council/Chapter of the Institute, shall also be exempted from undergoing Training under
this Revised Syllabus.
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Further notified that, Study material of Revised Syllabus on 100-hours Computer Training has
been prepared to ensure proper coverage and also to bring about uniformity in teaching
methodology. Students who would be undergoing the training under Revised Syllabus of
Computer Training shall be provided with a printed hard copy of the Study Material as a
part of their CMA Intermediate Course. However, for administrative convenience, the
distribution may be made separately through the respective Regional Council/Chapter.
The Soft copy of the Study Material will also be made available through the website of the
Institute to all concerned for their advance information.
Regional Councils/Chapters/ Authorised Computer Training Centres are to ensure strict
compliance of this contents.

A format for issuance of Computer Training Completion Certificate shall also be circulated
and the Certificate shall have to be issued in the specified format only, under seal and
signature of the authorized personnel in the respective Regional
Council/Chapter/Authorized Computer Training Centre.

All concerned are hereby requested to note this circular and facilitate to make a proper
and wide publicity to meet the concern of stakeholders on the stated subjects.

This shall be applicable for such students who would be registered to the CMA Intermediate
Course w.e.f.1st May,2014 and onwards, until further notification to this effect.

This issues with an approval of the competent authority.


CMA Chiranjib Das
Joint Director, Head - Academics Department ( Board of Studies)
Secretary to the Board of Studies Committee









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Annexure I
Revised Syllabus of 100-hours Compulsory Computer Training for CMA Intermediate
Course
1. Computer Fundamentals-
Introduction to Computer
Computer System
-Essentials and part of computers to run the system
-Memory, Input-Output Devices
2 hours
2. Operating System-
Introduction, Overview
Windows Operating System
2 hours
3. MS-Word-
Introduction
Document creation, editing, printing
Making Tables
Spell Check and Grammar Check
Finding ,Replacing and Proofing Text
Bullets & Numbering
Tabs
Paragraph Formatting
Page Formatting
Insertion of Page no; Header and Footer
Mail Merge
Security Features in MS Word
Checking and Removing Virus
Converting word document to web document, PDF Files
4 hours
4. MS Excel-
Introduction
Creating a workbook
Using sheets in a workbook
Editing, Copying, Formatting Data
Cell Referencing, Ranges
Application of Auto/Advance Filter, Sorting, Subtotal
Mathematical, Logical, Statistical and Financial function
Application of V/H look up and validation
Creating Macros
Pivot Tables and Charts
Project on preparation of MIS Report

18 hours
5. MS PowerPoint
Introduction
Opening a presentation
Adding Slides
Fonts, styles, effect, alignment, text direction
Background Themes and Styles
Tables, Charts, Graphs
Clip Art/Scanned Object
Project on preparation of Power point presentation
8 hours













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6. MS Access

Overview of Access
What is Access used for
Access Basics
Data Compiling in Access
Different Objects of MS Access
Tables ; Queries ; Forms; Reports
Database Concepts-Data, DBMS,RDBMS
8hours
7 Accounting Package-Tally ERP 9
Features of Tally ERP 9
Creation, Modification and Deletion-Company, Group, Ledger
Security Control, Back-up and Restore Process
Accounting Vouchers and Inventory Entries
Financial Statement
Budgeting
RATIO Analysis
Cash Flow Analysis
Cost Centre-Creation and Allocation
VAT, CST, SERVICE TAX, TDS-Accounting Entry in Tally ERP
Payroll processing through tally payroll
Company Merging and Splitting
Reports in Tally ERP
Export/Import of data
30 hours
8. Web Technology
Basic Concept of Internet
Services and Languages used in Internet
Types of Internet Connection, Address, Protocol, Browsers
Difference between Internet, Intranet, Extranet, www
4 hours
9. e-filing-

e-TDS, e-TCS
Individual and corporate Return
Annual Return of a Company
e-payment of Direct and Indirect Taxes
On line Application of PAN
Documentation and e-filing of PF/ESI
ACES (Automation of Customs, Excise & Service Tax)- Returns
VAT Return filling
14 hours
10. XBRL Taxonomy
Concept of XBRL Costing Taxonomy
Taxonomy and Tagging Concept
Process of preparation of Instant Documents
6 hours
11. ERP
Concept of ERP
Application
2 hours
12. Digital signature and verification of electronic record
2 hours