Why Tally is Perfect for Students
Learn by Doing Hands-on
- Voucher entry mirrors real-life bookkeeping
- Instant Trial Balance, P&L, and Balance Sheet
- Keyboard shortcuts for speed (Alt & F keys)
Industry-Relevant Skills Career
- GST-ready invoicing and compliance workflow
- Inventory tracking with valuation
- Payroll basics: pay heads, payslips, PF/ESI/PT
Tip: Create a small practice company and maintain 2–3 months of entries to build your mini-portfolio.
Core Accounting
- Company setup, ledgers, groups
- Sales, purchase, receipts, payments
- Journals, credit/debit notes
GST & Compliance GST
- Tax ledgers, HSN/SAC, invoice formats
- GSTR-1 & 3B figures from Tally
- ITC checks & adjustments
Inventory Inventory
- Stock items, units, godowns
- Stock journal & manufacturing basics
- Reorder levels & item-wise analysis
Payroll Basics Payroll
- Employee masters & pay heads
- Attendance & salary processing
- Payslips & statutory ledgers
6-Week Student Roadmap
| Week | Focus | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setup, groups, ledgers, vouchers | Practice company ready; daily entries |
| 2 | Sales & purchase cycle + GST | GST invoices; returns figures understood |
| 3 | Banking & reconciliation | Receipt/payment flow; BRM proficiency |
| 4 | Inventory basics | Stock in/out, valuation, reorder |
| 5 | Payroll intro | Employee setup; payslip generation |
| 6 | Reports & interview kit | MIS pack; mini-project + resume points |
Mini-Projects for Your Portfolio
- Retail Shop: 60 sales, 30 purchases, daily receipts/payments
- GST Pack: GSTR-1/3B figures with reconciliation notes
- Inventory Sheet: Item valuation & reorder plan
- Payroll Sample: 5 employees, payslips for 2 months
How to Present in Interviews
- Export P&L/BS, outstanding & stock reports to Excel
- Attach 1-page SOP of your process
- Explain how you did bank reconciliation
- Bring a short demo dataset on a pen drive
Entry-Level Roles You Can Target
Accounts Assistant / Executive
- Voucher posting & ledger maintenance
- Monthly reports (TB, P&L, BS)
- Customer/vendor reconciliation
Upskill: Excel (pivots, XLOOKUP) + GST returns.
GST & Compliance Support
- Invoice checks; HSN/SAC mapping
- GSTR-1/3B data prep
- ITC reconciliation assistance
Upskill: GST portal navigation, e-invoice basics.
Banking & Reconciliation
- Receipts/payments posting
- BRM & bank statement matching
- Cash management & petty cash
Upskill: Excel functions, payment advice formats.
Inventory & Store Accounts
- Item masters & stock journals
- Batch/expiry (if applicable)
- Physical stock & variance
Upskill: Basic costing & reorder planning.
Student Study Checklist
- Create your own practice company (2 months of transactions)
- Export 5 essential reports: P&L, BS, Outstanding, Stock Summary, Bank Reco
- Prepare a 1-page “How I did it” SOP
- Do a weekly backup to external + cloud folder
- Attempt 2 mock interviews focused on Tally workflows
Is Tally enough to get my first job?
Yes—Tally + Excel basics can land entry roles. Add GST practice and reconciliations to stand out.
Do I need commerce background?
No—basic accounting concepts + consistent practice are sufficient.
How long will it take?
With daily practice, 4–6 weeks is enough to build a solid portfolio and confidence.
What if I make mistakes?
Use backups and period locks; correct with proper vouchers (debit/credit notes or JVs).