Alumni Interaction Meet 2024

The alumni interaction with the students was conducted on 01.07.2024 in NS-116. The alumni shared the valuable experiences, insights, and advice with the students. The interactive session was marked by active participation from the students, who posed thoughtful questions and sought guidance on various aspects of career development and ACCA papers. The alumni shared her experiences and provided tips and strategies to crack the ACCA papers, and she highly insisted the students practice more before appearing for an ACCA exam. The interactions were a resounding success, and the department looks forward to organizing more such events in the future to foster meaningful connections between its alumni and students.  In total 52 ACCA students were benefitted in this program.

“Industrial Visit to Kerala” from 24/01/2025 to 26/01/2025

The Department of Commerce (Honours) organized an Industrial Visit to Kerala from 24/01/2025 to 26/01/2025. The objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to the tourism, hospitality, and business environment in Kerala.During the visit, students had the opportunity to observe the functioning of tourism-related businesses and understand how the hospitality sector operates. They were introduced to various aspects of tourism management, customer service practices, and the role of tourism in regional economic development. The visit also helped students gain insights into local business activities and service sector operations.The trip enabled students to connect their classroom learning with real-world business practices and enhanced their understanding of management and service industry operations. The visit also provided an opportunity for students to interact with professionals and learn about the importance of teamwork, organization, and customer satisfaction in the tourism industry.A total of 41 students and 2 faculty members participated in the industrial visit. The trip was highly informative and offered students valuable exposure and learning experience outside the classroom.The visit concluded successfully, leaving the students with memorable experiences and improved practical knowledge related to their field of study.

VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES”

The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai organized a VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES” between 18.12.2023 to 27.12.2023 at Hall No. 116, SLCS Annexure Block. CA Rajiv Rabindran, International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bangalore has been invited as the resource person. A lecture was delivered on the role and importance of the finance function, basic finance management knowledge and effectively using standard business terminology. Totally, 45 students of ACCA participated and got benefitted through this course.

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VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “FINANCIAL OPERATING STATEMENTS”

The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai, organized a VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “FINANCIAL OPERATING STATEMENTS” between 25.09.2023 to 06.10.2023 at Hall No. 116, SLCS Annexure Block. ACCA- Rahul, Faculty, International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bangalore has been invited as the course expert. A lecture was given on operating statement which is used to assess a company’s performance and financial position. He also explained financial statement, balance sheets and cash flow statements. Operating statements summarize a company’s revenues and expenses for a given accounting period. This value added course helped to complete the ACCA F7: Financial Reporting knowledge level paper. Totally, 42 students of ACCA participated and got benefitted through this course.

VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT”

The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai and ISDC, Bangalore jointly organized a VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT”  between 18.01.2024 to 25.01.2024 at Hall No. 116, SLCS Annexure Block. ACCA- Lakshmi Swetha, Faculty, International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bangalore, was the instructor of the program. Students were able to evaluate Investment and Financing Decisions; to manage and control the Working Capital and to identify and manage Financial Risk. Totally, 40 students from the department participated and benefitted through this value added course.

“International Accounting Day” Celebration – “Seminar on Challenges in ACCA”

   Royal Charter Association of Commerce (Honours) ACCA organized a “Seminar on Challenges in ACCA” in commemoration of “International Accounting Day” on 10.11.2023 at Seminar Hall. The program commenced with a prayer song. The association members hosted the program. The Presidential address was delivered by Dr. D.Selvaraj, Head of the Department, Commerce (Honours) ACCA. He informed that, every year on November 10, we celebrate International Accounting Day. The Day of Honour is declared in 1494 when Italian mathematician, Father of Accounting “Luca Bartolomeo de Pacioli” wrote a book with bookkeeping procedures. The Chief Guest, Mr. Punit Kothari ACCA, CEO of SOE Global, Approved learning partner of ACCA, Chennai, briefed on the significance of the celebration and the main objective of pursuing ACCA, and its challenges including: time management, self-discipline, syllabus, exam stress, keeping up with changes, and expenses. Moreover, he added on how to overcome these challenges which included creating a realistic study schedule, revising and practicing consistently, using available resources, such as ACCA-approved study materials and online resources and joining study groups and staying updated on changes in the syllabus and global accounting standards. Totally, 52 students motivated and benefitted through this program.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT AT DATTATREYA TEXTILES PVT. LTD.,

The Department of Commerce (Hons) ACCA visited Dattatreya Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Madurai on 09.11.2023. During the visit, the students learned about the production process & management, and human resource management practices. They understood the technical aspects of manufacturing yarn and its various designs and quality and the working of the machines used for production. The production planning and scheduling activities were found interesting by the students. They also collected information on the company’s efforts on product innovations, productivity improvement and cost reduction. Totally, 48 students from the first, second and third year along with 2 faculty members visited the factory.

 

ALUMNI INTERACTION

The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA organized an Alumni Interaction on “Strategies to Approach ACCA Exam” at Hall No. 116, SLCS Annexure Block on 05.03.2024 in Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai. Dr. D.Selvaraj, Head of the department delivered the key note address. Ms.Kothai Andal, an alumnus (Batch 2019-22) of the department of ACCA, has been invited as a distinguished alumnus for the program. The alumni interaction was designed to guide and motivate the students to take up the correct careers with full seriousness and in the right spirit. To create awareness about upcoming career opportunities, the students were motivated accordingly.

Around 45 students attended the program. Few of the questions from the audience were taken up by the speakers during the Q & A session. The variety and range of questions raised show that the participants took an active part in the program.

“Career Guidance Program” on 18.09.2024

The Department of B.Com (Honours) ACCA successfully organised a Career Guidance Program on 18.09.2024 at the Seminar Hall for the students of I, II and III Year ACCA. The program aimed to provide students with clarity on career opportunities and professional pathways in the field of commerce and finance.

The session was handled by Mr. T. Raja, Branch Incharge, ICSI, Madurai, who provided valuable insights into various career options and professional courses available for commerce students. He also emphasized the importance of skill development, continuous learning, and proper career planning for achieving success in the professional field.

The session included an interactive segment where students actively participated and raised queries regarding career prospects, professional qualifications, and future opportunities. The resource person addressed all questions with practical guidance and motivational inputs.

The program proved to be highly informative and beneficial, enabling students to gain better clarity about their future career paths. A total of 52 students benefitted from the program.

“Career Guidance Program” on 20.07.2024

The Department of B.Com (Honours) ACCA successfully organised a Career Guidance Program on 20.07.2024 at Hall No. 114, SLCS Annexure Block for the ACCA students. The session was handled by Mr. Aravind, Regional Head, ISDC, Bangalore, who provided valuable insights into career opportunities and professional growth in the field of finance and accounting. He explained the scope of the ACCA qualification, its global recognition, and the various career paths available for aspiring professionals. The session was interactive, with students actively participating and clarifying their doubts regarding career planning and professional courses. The resource person addressed all queries with practical guidance and motivation.

The program proved to be highly informative and beneficial, helping students gain clarity about their future career prospects.