The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA organised the Career Guidance Program on “Become ACCA Qualified” on 26th November, 2021 at 11.30 am. at Hall No. 116. The resource person of the program was Mr. Aravind C R, Regional Manager- Business Development, ISDC, Bangaluru. The speaker started the session with some basic questions regarding the course. He then, went on to highlight the true essence of this course and its demand in the corporate world. To help students have a broader understanding regarding the ACCA course and the opportunities that it brings forth, he claimed that the certification awarded with the course would give the students a higher advantage in the job market. He then gave examples of many exemplary students who took such examinations and now are a part of some of the largest companies in the world. The students have been enlightened with limitless possibilities that arises from the course, and with the development of ACCA in India, the students are being promised with a better future. The students have gotten numerous insights about how the SLCS and the ISDC committee would help them in their future endeavors and where to contact them. Finally, the event ended with an interactive Q and A session that the students actively participated. A total of 22 students participated and got benefited in this program.
ISDC Orientation Programme for ACCA (UK) Course
An exclusive webinar on Orientation Program for ACCA (UK) course was held for the I year students of B.Com. (Hons) ACCA (2021-24 Batch), Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai. The programme was organized by the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bengaluru which was scheduled on 17th November 2021 at 5.15 pm. The Speaker of the Session, Mr. Arun Kashyap N B, Assistant Manager, Operations, International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bengaluru presented the keynote address enlightening the students with various aspects of ACCA and its integration in the syllabus. He discussed different modules in the ACCA program like “Ethics and Professional Skills Module” while highlighting the key features. He projected a clear understanding of the Awards that can be won from ACCA on completion of papers. He also discussed about the Registration requirements and other documentation procedures that need to be followed. He also gave instructions regarding the examinations and the period within which they are conducted. He provided details about the fees and the mode of payment. He emphasised various ways through which the student can reach out to them and receive their full fledged guidance and support. The event concluded with an interactive question and answer session where in the students had actively participated and got their doubts clarified. Finally, our Head of the Department, Dr. D.Selvaraj expressed his gratitude towards the ISDC committee for their valuable time and energy to put forth such a knowledgeable and informative session. He further thanked them for their exemplary efforts in providing support to the students and help them reach great heights of success. A total of 22 students participated and got benefited in this program.
Fresher’s Day Celebration – 2021-2022
The Department of Commerce (Hon’s) ACCA celebrated the “Fresher’s Party” on 2nd November 2021. The fresher’s day was filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. The celebration started at 10.00 AM at the Seminar Hall. Warm welcome was extended to all the dignitaries, our Principal Dr. R.Sujatha, Vice-Principal Dr. K.Archunan, Dean Academics Dr. S.Priya, Department Head Incharge Dr. D.Selvaraj and Department Faculty Mr. A.Raja in the function. Followed by this, welcome speech was delivered by Mr. Landa Abishek, final year ACCA student. The freshers were formally welcomed into the ACCA Family. The jury and other guests of honours were also introduced. Events started with a Self introduction of 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year students. All of them were impressive in their own way. Later on, the fun team lead by 3rd year students took on the stage in their funny way of attracting the audience and adding cherry to the pie. And after that there was an excellent dance performance by both 1st and 2nd years. After this, two students gave an extraordinary Singing performance. After this all the games were started. That was a real fun ever in our college days. After completion of games seniors warmly welcomed our faculty members and distributed sweets. After this all the freshers and 2nd years were called upon to the stage by seniors to give a small gift and sweets to everyone.
Student Achievement in ACCA Exam Paper
Mr. J.S.Sanjay, final year student of B.Com., (Hons’) ACCA, successfully passed the Knowledge level examination in ACCA course F7: Financial Reporting on September 2021. The result was announced from the ACCA (UK) on 18.10.2021. He also cleared 7 ACCA papers (6 exempted papers + 1 Non-exempted paper) successfully. His academic performance is highly appreciable and career guidance is continuously given by our Professors, Principal and Management of our esteemed Institution of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science. The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA appreciated the remarkable performance of Mr. J.S.Sanjay in the ACCA examination.
Course Committee Meeting 2021-22
The Department of Commerce (Hon’s) ACCA conducted a Course Committee Meeting on 11-10-2021 at 11.15 AM to get the students’ opinion and grievances, if any, regarding academics, before the Internal Test-I. In this meeting, II & III year students and three faculty members participated. The syllabus coverage and comprehension of each course were discussed. Students gave valuable feedback and were assured that their inconveniences will be taken care of and academic standards would be maintained through efficient teaching – learning process.
INDUCTION PROGRAM 2021-22
B.Com. (Honours) ACCA first year students attended the induction program on 29th September, 2021 between 09.30 am and 12.30 pm at Seminar Hall and in the college campus ground of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science. Our respected Principal Dr. R Sujatha has engaged with freshers and conducted various events to motivate them. She also threw more light on required skills which need to be developed.
LIVE WEBINAR: SHARPEN YOUR AXE
Third year B.Com. (Honours) ACCA students attended the live webinar on “Sharpen your Axe” on 24th September, 2021 between 11.00 am and 12.00 Noon at Conference Hall, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science. The event was organized by ACCA UK. The resource persons were Dr. Dinesh Kumar Murugesan, Global Head HR, Gbs & HR Head, India at DSM as well as Ms. Monica Mathais Seigell, HR Business Partner – Corporate Functions (APJ) at Microfocus. They shared their ideas with our students on how to make valuable CV and required interview skills. This discussion provided to our final year students the necessary skills and techniques to prepare for an interview.
PARENTS TEACHERS MEETING
Department of Commerce (Honours and ACCA) of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai, conducted Parents-Teachers Association Meeting held at Hall No.104 of RLINS block on 22.09.2021 between 11.00 am and 12.30 pm. There was a discussion with the parents on the academic performance of the students and their performance in the first internal examination. Students were motivated to improve their performance in upcoming internal test. Students were asked to maintain discipline, neat dress codes and properly groom hair. Parents were highly satisfied with the response related to their queries.
VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS”
The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai organizes a value-added course on “Preparation of Financial Statements” on all Saturdays from 28.08.2021 to 11.12.2021. The course is resourced by Dr. K.Archunan, Vice Principal, SLCS. A lecture was delivered on applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including analysis and interprets financial statements. All III Year ACCA students participated in this course.
OnlineWorkshop on “ஆடிட்டர்ஆகவேண்டுமா?”
Department of Commerce (Honours and ACCA)of SubbalakshmiLakshmipathy College of Science, Maduraiorganized a one day OnlineWorkshop on “ஆடிட்டர்ஆகவேண்டுமா?”on 25.06.2021. The resource persons Mr. Aravind CR, Regional Manager-Business Development, ISDC, UK and Mr. A. Rajaseelan, CEO, SUCLA Academyexplained the career opportunities in Chartered Accountant (CA) &Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). The session was interactive and the resource persons answered the participants queries related to the course. The college facilities, hostel facilities, academic strength and department values were also highlighted with regard to admission of B.Com. Honours and B.Com. (Honours) ACCA. A total of 30 students participated and got benefited from this program.