Value Added course on Financial Operating Statements

The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA conducted a “Value Added course “Financial Operating Statements” from 22.09.2025 to 30.09.2025 at Hall No. 116 of SLCS Annexure block for the ACCA Second year students. The sessions were handled by resource persons Mr. G. Ganesh Balaji, ACCA, Tutor from International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC). The Primary objective of the session was to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical exposure to the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial operating statements used in business organizations. The session aimed to equip students with practical knowledge and analytical skills in preparing and interpreting financial operating statements such as income statements, cash flow statements, cost and revenue analysis, and key ratios.This course was highly useful and provided valuable insights into financial reporting. Students actively participated and gained valuable exposure to the use of financial operating statements in business decision-making. In total 19 students actively participated in the program and benefitted from the knowledge shared.

Educational Tour

The Department of Honours (ACCA) of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science (SLCS), Madurai, organized an Educational Tour from 18th to 21st September for the III Year students. A total of 27 students participated in the tour, comprising 13 ACCA students, and were accompanied by Dr. Selvaraj, Head of the Department, and Ms. Jeyameena, Assistant Professor. The team departed from the college campus on the night of 18th September and travelled overnight to Cochin. On 19th September, the students reached Cochin, had refreshments and breakfast, and proceeded to Wonderla Amusement Park. In the evening, the group checked into the hotel, had dinner, and stayed overnight. On 20th September, after breakfast and checking out from the hotel, the team travelled to Vagamon, enjoying the scenic journey. Upon arrival, the students participated in a jeep safari, covering major local attractions such as Justine View Point, Ilaveezha Poonchira, and Illikkal Kallu. After lunch, the students continued their visit in Vagamon, appreciating the scenic surroundings and spending time together in a calm and natural environment. After dinner, the team departed from Vagamon and travelled back to Madurai. The students reached the college campus early on 21st September, marking the successful completion of the Educational Tour. The tour provided students with memorable experiences, enhanced bonding among classmates, members, and offered valuable exposure beyond the classroom, contributing significantly to their overall academic and personal development.

industrial visit at dattatreya textiles pvt. ltd.,

Department of Commerce (Hons-ACCA) organized an industrial visit to DATTATREYA TEXTILES PVT. LTD., in Madurai on 11.10.2025. During the visit, the students gained practical exposure to the production process, management practices, and human resource management followed in the organization. They understood the technical aspects involved in manufacturing yarn of various designs and quality, along with the functioning of machinery used in production. The students found the production planning and scheduling activities particularly interesting. They also gathered information about the company’s initiatives in product innovation, productivity improvement, and cost reduction. A total of 22 students from II Year ACCA, accompanied by 2 faculty members participated in the visit.

“A Career Guidance Program on becoming ACCA Affiliates”

The Department of B.Com (Honours) ACCA successfully organized an insightful session under the royal charter association titled “A Career Guidance Program on becoming ACCA Affiliates” on 02.08.2025 SLCS Annexure block Hall no: 116. The event was specifically aimed at second and third-year ACCA students to provide them with essential guidance and effective strategies for their upcoming December term examinations. The session was graced by Mrs. Nandadevi K V, Business Relationship Manager, ISDC, Mangalore delivered an engaging and informative talk focused on digital exam strategies and resource utilization. During her address, emphasized the importance of practicing in the digital mode, particularly on laptops, as the ACCA exams are conducted online. She also introduced students to the variety of free resources available on the official ACCA website, including Study Hub, mock test papers, and practice papers, encouraging them to utilize these tools to enhance their preparation. Furthermore, she stressed the value of professional networking and recommended that students stay in touch with their seniors and ACCA affiliates, especially those who have already completed the program, to gain insights into current market trends, job opportunities, and industry expectations. She also encouraged them to connect via LinkedIn and other professional platforms to build meaningful connections in the ACCA community. The session included a lively Q&A segment, where students asked a range of questions related to exams and career paths. The chief guest responded thoughtfully to each query, offering practical tips and motivational advice. The interaction added great value to the session and was highly appreciated by the attendees. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. S. Charumathi, an Assistant professor of the department.  In total, 1 faculty and 40 students benefited from the session.

“A Guidance and Networking program for Future ACCA Professionals” on 02.08.2025

The Department of B.Com (Honours) ACCA successfully organised an informative program “A Guidance and Networking program for Future ACCA Professionals” under the Royal charter association on 02.08.2025 at SLCS Annexure block Hall no: 102. The program began with formal inauguration. This session was graced by the esteemed chief guest Ms. S. Subathra, Associate – Academics & operations support, ISDC Chennai. This program aimed to provide the guidance to the students to begin their journey in the field of global Professional course ACCA. She explained the various sources which are available in the ACCA website and ISDC Classes. In continuation with, Mr C.R. Aravind, The Regional Head, ISDC, Bangalore, provided a comprehensive overview of the ACCA qualification, outlining its global recognition, structure and vast career opportunities it offers to aspiringfinancing professionals. There was an interactive Q & A session during which students actively engaged with the speaker, asking insightful questions related to the ACCA papers, examination strategies and career pathways. The chief guests addressed each query, offering practical advice and motivational insights that were encouraging the students.The session proved to be highly beneficial for the first year ACCA Students. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered byMs. S. Prabha, Assistant professor of the department. In total 1 faculty and 24 students were benefitted in this program.

“A Career Guidance Program on becoming ACCA Affiliates” on 02.08.2025

The Department of B.Com (Honours) ACCA successfully organized an insightful sessionunder the royal charter association titled “A Career Guidance Program on becoming ACCA Affiliates” on 02.08.2025 SLCS Annexure block Hall no: 116. The event was specifically aimed at second and third-year ACCA students to provide them with essential guidance and effective strategies for their upcoming December term examinations. The session was graced by Mrs. Nandadevi K V, Business Relationship Manager, ISDC, Mangalore delivered an engaging and informative talk focused on digital exam strategies and resource utilization.During her address, emphasized the importance of practicing in the digital mode, particularly on laptops, as the ACCA exams are conducted online. She also introduced students to the variety of free resources available on the official ACCA website, including StudyHub, mock test papers, and practice papers, encouraging them to utilize these tools to enhance their preparation. Furthermore, she stressed the value of professional networkingand recommended that students stay in touch with their seniors and ACCA affiliates, especially those who have already completed the program, to gain insights into current markettrends, job opportunities, and industry expectations. She also encouraged them to connect via LinkedIn and other professional platforms to build meaningful connections in the ACCA community.The session included a lively Q&A segment, where students asked a range of questions related to exams and career paths. The chief guest responded thoughtfully to each query, offering practical tips and motivational advice. The interaction added great value to the session and was highly appreciated by the attendees.The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. S. Charumathi, an Assistant professor of the department.  Intotal, 1 faculty and 40 students benefited from the session.

Royal Charter Association Inauguration Program 2025on 05.07.2025

The Department of Commerce (Honours & ACCA) conducted the Royal Charter Association Inauguration program on 05.07.2025 at the AV Hall of SLCS Annexure block. The event began with a formal inauguration. The Auditor CA.P. Ganesavel invited as the Chief guest for the program. The Head of the department Dr. D. Selvaraj addressed the gathering.  The meeting was held to elect the association members for the academic year 2025-2026. Through the democratic process, the following students were elected. The department faculty Ms. S. Charumathi announced the elected members of the association. The Chief guesthonoured the students and motivated them to excel in their roles and responsibilities. The elected members are

S.no Position Name of the student Class
1 President Mr. M. K Karthick raja III ACCA
2 Vice President Ms. M. Lakshanadevi II ACCA
3 Secretary Mr. K Siva Chandru I ACCA

The vote of thanks was delivered by the Ms. D.R. Divyadharsini, II year ACCA. In total, 3 Faculty members and 60 Students were presented in the program.

2025 Batch Fresher’s day celebration on 30.06.2025

The Department of Commerce (Honours& ACCA) has conducted “The 2025 Batch fresher’s day program” on 30.06.2025 in the seminar hall at 8.50am.The event commenced with a formal inauguration.The Faculty members also addressed the gathering, offering words of encouragement and outlining the academic roadmap and support systems available. The Head of the department, Dr. D. Selvaraj, gave a concise overview of ACCA and the department.The students participated enthusiastically and showing their talents. The fresher’s day provided an excellent opportunity for the new students to get familiar with peers. The Third year ACCA Student Ms. M. Iswarya and Ms.A. Karuppiah gave the vote of gratitude. In total 28 students were benefitted in this program.

Alumni interaction program on 26.06.2025

The Department of Commerce (Honours& ACCA) conducted an “Alumni interaction program 2025” on 26.06.2025 at Seminar Hall. The event began with a welcome address by Dr. D. Selvaraj, Head of the department and featured Mr. S. Vignesh a 2022 batch alumnus. The alumnus shared their journey from college to their current professional endeavors, highlighting the challenges faced and the lessons learned. The students actively participated in the interaction, asking questions and seeking guidance on various topics, including career choices, ACCA exams, Industry trends and personal development. The alumni provided valuable insights, exams strategies, experience in ACCA exams and offering advice to the students. The program was a resounding success. In total 2 faculty members and 25 students were presented in the program.

“Fresher’s Day Celebration2025-26 on 01.07.2025”

                Welcoming guests and new people is a traditional cultural practice that applies to everyone. In this spirit, we welcomed the new students by conducting a Fresher’s Day event to build good relationships and harmony with the existing students. The seniors wished their juniors good luck in their upcoming endeavours through various forms such as singing, dancing, and motivational speeches.The “Pinnacle Association” of the Department of Commerce (Honours) organized the Fresher’s Day celebration on 01.07.2025 to welcome the 2025–28 batch of students. All the students were felicitated by our Head of the Department, Dr.D.Selvaraj, who addressed them with a motivational speech. The session was further enriched by motivational talks aimed at building a good rapport among the students.In total, 46 students participated in the event and benefited from it.