NK Shyamsukha tells ANCHAl SHARMA about the latest developments in accounting, taxation & finance and the importance of skill development in the present job scenario
The latest developments in the field of accounts, taxation, and finance and computer applications.
As you know the change in the country is happening is GST. This is going to simplify lot of tax system, tax rate etc. The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be a significant step in the reform of indirect taxation in India.
How is the present scenario in skill development and training in these fieldsIJ
Things are getting improving and getting momentum. The Government is trying hard and doing a lot of initiative on skill development training
Tell me about the courses you are offering and its USP.
We offer courses in direct and indirect tax, banking, auditing, MCA, financial management and e-filing for thorough understanding of these subjects. All these courses prepare the students industry ready and help them to meet the current demands of the job sector.
How is the curriculum module and its eligibilityIJ
We believe in hands on practical training, practical training is a key to proficiency and employability. As for eligibility criteria — it is 10 plus 2, or student can pursue this course after graduation also.
How important is it to have on the job training along with studiesIJ
It all depends on what a student wants to do. If his vision is clear his goal is clear then definitely he should take his responsibility as early as can. I know that in today’s world degree is required for any job of field, but according to me if somebody having a practical knowledge that is equally important nowadays.
What is the fee structureIJ
Fee ranges between Rs 40,000-Rs 70,000 depending on the course one has opted for. — three or 12 months. We also offer scholarships for meritorious student.
Tell us about the faculty.
Three different type of faculty we have computer faculty for computer application, CA faculty for account and taxation, and also soft skill faculty are their which can help the students to build their personality and their attitude.
Is there any faculty training and development programmes offered to skill teachersIJ
Yes, there are faculty training and development programmes offered to teachers. Even a charted accountant, who is expert in accounts but still he need a training to how to teach because our methodologies are different. We have a master trainer team; they teach them and certify them for ICA
How is the hiring and placement of students from the vocational schools is doneIJ
Anybody can apply for this course. Once they are getting selected, then training is start. One unique thing is, when a student complete his course, he is getting a job. And once a student is passed out he got an ATJ (any time job) card from ICA.
What is ATJ CardIJ
Every student have rite to job. So, the concept behind this, what I believe like in our ATM card we have money, we can withdraw the money from any part of the country, similarly we believe that if any student have skills to the role of account then job is not a challenge, student can get a job from any placement office.
How has the student teacher ration have changed over timeIJ
In our center we have three to five faculties; a teacher is able to deliver a lecture around 25 students. However, in one class we don’t keep more than 20 students because of practical orientation.
What are your future plansIJ
We are launching a course on GST professional. At present, our presence is in around 100 cities across India. But we have plans to expand to another 50 in by the end of this year.