After Plus Two - Career Options in Commerce

Emerging trends in Commerce Education 

COMMERCE EDUCATION – MEANING: As a branch of knowledge, Commerce imparts experience of business world at large in all its manifestations. It prepares its learners for personally fruitful and socially desirable careers in the field of business. 

To meet the growing needs of the business society, there is greater demand for sound development of commerce education. The relevance of commerce education has become more imperative, this means a marked change in the way commerce, management and corporate education is perceived in India. 

Commerce education is business education. Commerce education is that area of education which develops the required knowledge, skills and attitudes for the handling of Trade, Commerce and Industry.The recent corporate education has emerged in the form of Chartered Accountant, Cost and works accountant, Company secretary and Business administrator. Commerce education is a totally different from other disciplines.  Hence, it must charter new routes to service the aspirations of the nation.

PROFESSIONAL COURSES ( COURSE DURATION 3 YEARS AND ABOVE)

• CA, Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)
• CS , Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
• CMA / CWA , Institute of Cost Accountants (ICWI)
• ACCA , Associate Certified Chartered Accountant
• CIMA , Chartered Institute of Management Accountant
• CPA, Institute of Professional Accountants (IPA)
• CFA , Chartered Financial Analyst
• LLB – LLM
• B.Com + CA / CWA /CS/ACCA/CIMA

DEGREE COURSES ( COURSE DURATION - 3 TO 5 YEARS)

• B Com (Honours in Accounting and Finance)
• B. Com (Accounting & Finance)- BAF
• B. Com (Banking & Insurance)- BBI
• B. Com (Banking and Insurance)
• B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration
• B.B.M (Bachelor of Business Management)
• B.B.M. (Shipping)
• B.Com (Computer Application)
• B.Com (Financial Accounting)
• B.Com (Financial Markets)-BFM
• B.Com (Honors)
• B.Com (Professional)
• B.Com+ Cosmic Certified Accountant (CCA)
• B.Com. (Computers)
• B.Com. (Honours in Accountancy)
• B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship (Day & Evening)
• B.Com. Hons. in e-commerce, Economics and Financial Accounting
• B.Com.(Commerce)
• B.M.M. ( Bachelors Degree in Mass Media)
• B.Sc (Business Computing and Information Systems)
• B.Sc (Economics)
• BA (Hons) Marketing & Advertising Management
• Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis
• Bachelor of Foreign Trade Management (BFT)
• Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Operations
• BBA (Hotel Management)
• BBA (Tourism Management)
• BBA in Aviation, Hospitality & Tourism
• BBA(IT)
• BCom (Economics,  Mathematics, Accounts)
• Certificate Program in Insurance (CPI)
• Certified Industrial Accountant 

DIPLOMA COURSES ( 6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS)

• Diploma in Retail Management
• Diploma in Accounting and Finance
• Diploma in Human Resources
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Banking
• Diploma in Infrastructure and Construction
• Diploma in Marketing
• Diploma in Interior Designing
• Diploma in Textile and Leather Designing
• Diploma in Plastic Technology
• Diploma in Company Secretary ship
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism
• Diploma in Hotel Management
• Diploma in Air Hostess & Flight Steward
• Diploma in E-Commerce 

Last date for Entrance registrations after plus two

Plus Two Students - Last date of registration with respective institutes of various professional courses 

Course	Last Date	Website
CA-CPT ( Chartered Accountancy)	1st April 2015 for June 2015 Exams	www.icai.org
CS Foundation ( Company Secretary)	31st March for Dec 2015 Exams	www.icsi.edu
CMA Foundation (Cost and Management Accountant)	31st January for June 2015 Exams	www.icmai.in
CLAT ( LAW Entrance)	31st March for May 2015 Exams	www.clat.ac.in
CUSAT- CAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology)	24th January for May 2015 Exams	www.cusat.nic.in
KLEE ( Kerala Law Entrance)		www.cee-kerala.org

CPT December 2011 results Pillia's

Whole hearted congratulations to our students and our entire team for the fantastic result

Pass percentage : 65%

1. Aravind Ravikumar (146518)
2. Anjitha Manoharan (145978)
3. Arun Babu (146496)
4. Akhila Vijayan (146476)
5. Anisha Paul (146345)
6. Albin Thomas (145982)
7. Job Oonnoonny (145950)
8. Lukman Sadique (146130)
9. Mohammed Rabee (146383)
10. Mohammed Shabeer (146236)
11. Maria James (146094)
12. Nirmal Jude Xavier (145989)
13. Pailo Rajo (146614)
14. Richu.M.Shanavas (146002)
15. Robin Sunny (146119)
16. Raaj Mohan (146553)   

Do you know how much it costs to be a CA?

Pillais Career Path

Pillais have been successfully conducting Career Path Seminars at various schools in and around Kochi on the topic " How to approach Commerce Subjects and its scope " .

A few snap shots
 

Parent - Student Counseling on future of Commerce Students

students and parents - a laughing moment

Doubt Clearing

Writing CA Exams – A professional approach

Irrespective of all the preparations and revisions, cracking a professional course like CA depends greatly on how the student utilizes the three hour exam time. The ‘key point’ is to serve the answer the way examiner wants it.

According to the new scheme the prospect of CA exam is to measure the student’s capability to use the knowledge he / she has gained from studies and its applicability in various situations. For this the questions are twisted and tangled and each needs to be attended in its own way. You can improve your percentage considerably if you are alert and tactful while handling those three hours in the exam hall.
Here I am expressing some of the common faults I have come to notice over the years and some ways to tackle them.

While answering theory papers and theoretical questions:

Theory questions usually come under thirteen different tags : Explain, Define, Short notes , Describe, Discuss, Illustrate , State, Comment , What are , Distinguish, Distinct , Elucidate , Decide .

The problem arises when you try to answer all these different types of questions in the same manner. If you have to answer each type of question specifically then you should be thorough with the basics and concepts and should know what is being asked and what is not.

Eg : The term “Business” .
1. Define the term Business 2. Explain the term Business 3. Write a short note on Business.
Here all the three questions need to be answered in three different ways.

Lack of this insight result in answers where you note down every thing you know related to the topic irrespective of the question and score only a bare minimum or average marks. If you want to score 60% or above mark for a question you have to answer it the way you would like to see it in a text book.

Your answer should be:

1. Easy to find,

2. easy to read,

3. to the point , and point by point

4. simple and transparent with out confusing

5. with headings and subheadings as needed

6. precise.

The different types of questions included in the theory session are based on the different situations that you will have to face as a professional in your career.

• While you answer first think of the logic behind the question. 

• Then tailor your answer according to the requirement of the question.

• Before you start to write down your answer, shape it first in your mind.

This will avoid unnecessary strikes and messiness. And will make your nervousness, confusions and difficulties less transparent to the examiner. To- the- point- answers will prevent the examiner from wandering for the answer in your answer. The better presentation will make a better impression and score you more marks.

Eg : For essay questions ( Explain, Describe ,..) your answer should have an impressive introduction, a body with headings and sub headings , and a conclusion . The conclusion should preferably be a sum up and a direct answer to the question in minimum words.

Time Management: 

 The current trend is to answer all the questions. Divide the time effectively . One thing student has to keep in mind while attending theory papers is that the question paper has been designed only for 2 ½ hours. One can effectively complete the paper within this period if properly prepared.

Once finished instead of scooting in a hurry utilize the last half an hour to do the final polishing.

▪ Read and check your answers

▪ Correct the mistakes that catch your eye

▪ Add a few more lines if you can think of relevant additional points

▪ Do some highlighting and underlining.

By doing all these you can add at least 10 marks more to your already completed paper.

Answering Problem papers:

It is the area which requires more time management skills. Along with assessing the problem- analysing, decision - making and quantitative - aptitude skills this session aims to bring out the student’s ability to approach and present the subject in different ways.
The main types of problem questions include: Determine, Calculate, Compute, Find, Evaluate and Solve. Based on the different terms used different ways of answering is expected from you. But usually this does not happen. Students try to answer the questions without correctly understanding the meaning of terms used.

For eg : If the question is ‘find ‘ you have to ‘ find ‘ the answer and not try to ‘determine’ or ‘compute ‘.

When you read the problem question:

Write down:
1.what information is available .
2. what is to be found .

3.what all you need to reach the solution.
4. what is missing .

Check for :
1.indirect clues.
2. sub questions .

One easy method you can use is to write the key word in the question as the heading of your answer. This will help the examiner to identify your problem analyzing skill. The fact that you have read the question carefully and you are properly oriented will impress the examiner.

The questions are purposely made in different ways to identify your decision making skills. So it is important that you conclude the answer with whatever knowledge you have. Your point of view and expertise in commerce language is also important.

Your score is in your hands. Formulate your knowledge into crisp answers and score at least half mark every minute of your exam. Pass out with a glamorous score not just a 50 or around.

Aim High and reach your sky!

The author CA K.S.Sailendranath BSc (Maths) , LLB ,FCA   is a member of ICAI .