University of Mumbai

Revised Syllabus and

Question Paper Pattern of Courses of
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance)
Programme
at
Semester I and II
Under Credit, Grading and Semester System
With Effect from Academic Year 2013-2014

Board of Studies-in-Accountancy, University of Mumbai

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 Revised Syllabus and
Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme
at
Semester I and II

Semester I (Seven Courses) Semester II (Seven Courses)

Course Title of the Course Course Title of the Course

No. No.
1.1.1 Financial Accounting - 1.2.1 Financial Accounting -
Elements of Financial Special Accounting Areas -
Accounting - Paper I Paper II
1.1.2 Cost Accounting - 1.2.2 Auditing - Introduction and
Introduction and Element Planning -
of Cost - Paper I Paper I
1.1.3 Economics - Micro Economics 1.2.3 Financial Management -
- Paper I Introduction to Financial
Management - Paper I
1.1.4 Commerce - Business 1.2.4 Taxation - Indirect Taxes -
Environment - Paper I Paper I
1.1.5 Accounting with Use of 1.2.5 Business Law -
Accounting Softwares - Business Regulatory
Introduction and Applications Framework -
- Paper I Paper I
1.1.6 Business Communication - 1.2.6 Quantitative Methods for
Paper I Business - Paper I
1.1.7 Foundation Course - 1.2.7 Business Communication -
Commercial Environment - Applications in Business -
Paper I Paper II

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 Revised Syllabus and
Question Paper Pattern of Courses of
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance)
Programme
at
Semester I

Course Title of the Course

No.

1.1.1 Financial Accounting - Elements of Financial Accounting - Paper I

1.1.2 Cost Accounting - Introduction and Element of Cost - Paper I

1.1.3 Economics - Micro Economics - Paper I

1.1.4 Commerce - Business Environment - Paper I

1.1.5 Accounting with Use of Accounting Softwares - Introduction and

Applications - Paper I

1.1.6 Business Communication - Paper I

1.1.7 Foundation Course - Commercial Environment - Paper I

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.1 Financial Accounting -

Elements of Financial Accounting - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Accounting Standards Issued by ICAI and Inventory Valuation 12

2 Final Accounts 12

3 Accounting from Incomplete Records 14

4 Fire Insurance Claims 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Accounting Standards Issued by ICAI and Inventory Valuation
1.1 Accounting Standards:
Concepts, Benefits, Procedures for Issue of Accounting Standards
Various AS:
AS – 1: Disclosure of Accounting Policies
(a) Purpose (b) Areas of Policies (c) Disclosure of Policies
(d) Disclosure of Change in Policies (e) Illustrations
AS – 2: Valuation of Inventories (Stock)
(a) Meaning, Definition (b) Applicability (c) Measurement of Inventory
(d) Disclosure in Final Account (e) Explanation with Illustrations
AS – 9: Revenue Recognition
(a) Meaning and Scope (b) Transactions Excluded (c) Sale of Goods
(d) Rendering of Services (e) Effects of Uncertainties (f) Disclosure (g) Illustrations
1.2 Inventory Valuation
Meaning of Inventories
Cost for Inventory Valuation
Inventory Systems : Periodic Inventory System and Perpetual Inventory System
Valuation: Meaning and Importance
Methods of Stock Valuation as per AS – 2:
FIFO and Weighted Average Method
Computation of Valuation of Inventory as on Balance Sheet Date:
If Inventory is taken on a Date After the Balance Sheet or Before the Balance
Sheet
2 Final Accounts
2.1 Expenditure
a) Capital (b) Revenue
Receipts
a) Capital (b) Revenue
2.2 Adjustments and Closing Entries
2.3 Final Accounts of Manufacturing Concerns (Proprietary Firm)
3 Accounting from Incomplete Records
Introduction
Problems on Preparation of Final Accounts of Proprietary Trading Concern
(Conversion Method)
4 Fire Insurance Claims
Computation of Loss of Stock by Fire
Ascertainment of Claim as per the Insurance Policy
Exclude: Loss of Profit and Consequential Loss

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks
(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Theory Questions* 15 Marks
(*Short Notes / Short Questions)
Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books
 Introduction to Accountancy by T.S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Advance Accounts by Shukla and Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Advanced Accountancy by R.L Gupta and M. Radhaswamy, S. Chand and Company (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
 Modern Accountancy by Mukherjee and Hanif, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd.,
Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Financial Accounting for Management by Dr. Dinesh Harsalekar, Multi-Tech.
Publishing Co. Ltd., Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by P.C. Tulsian, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Accounting Principles by R.N. Anthony and J.S. Reece, Richard Irwin, Inc
 Financial Accounting by Monga, J.R. Ahuja, Girish Ahuja and Ashok Shehgal, Mayur
Paper Back, Noida
 Compendium of Statement and Standard of Accounting, ICAI
 Indian Accounting Standards, Ashish Bhattacharya, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd.,
Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by Williams, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
 Company Accounting Standards by Shrinivasan Anand, Taxman, New Delhi
 Financial Accounting by V. Rajasekaran, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Introduction to Financial Accounting by Horngren, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Financial Accounting by M. Mukherjee and M. Hanif, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
 Financial Accounting a Managerial Perspective, Varadraj B. Bapat, Mehul Raithatha, Tata
McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.2 Cost Accounting -

Introduction and Elements of Cost - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Introduction to Cost Accounting 12

2 Material Cost 14

3 Labour Cost 12

4 Overheads 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Cost Accounting
Evolution
Objectives and Scope of Cost Accounting
Importance and Advantages of Cost Accounting
Difference between Cost Accounting and Financial Accounting
Limitations of Financial Accounting
Definitions: Cost, Costing and Cost Accounting
Classification of Cost on Different Bases
Cost Allocation and Apportionment
Coding System
Essentials of Good Costing System
2 Material Cost
Material Cost: The Concept
Material Control Procedure
Documentation
Stock Ledger, Bin Card
Stock Levels
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
3 Labour Cost
Labour Cost: The Concept
Composition of Labour Cost
Labour Cost Records
Overtime / Idle Time / Incentive Schemes
4 Overheads
Overheads: The Concept
Classification of overheads on different bases i
Apportionment and Absorption of Overheads

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks
(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Theory Questions* 15 Marks
(*Short Notes / Short Questions)
Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books

 Lectures on Costing by Swaminathan: S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Cost Accounting by C.S. Rayudu, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
 Cost Accounting by Jawahar Lal and Seema Srivastava, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd.,
Mumbai
 Cost Accounting by Ravi M. Kishore, Taxmann Ltd., New Delhi
 Principles and Practices of Cost Accounting by N.K. Prasad, Book Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.,
Calcutta
 Cost Accounting Theory and Practice by B.K. Bhar, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd.,
Mumbai
 Cost Accounting Principles and Practice by M.N. Arora, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Advanced Cost and Management Accounting: Problems and Solutions by V.K. Saxena
and C.D. Vashist, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Cost Accounting by S.P. Jain and K.L. Narang, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana
 Modern Cost and Management Accounting by M. Hanif, Tata McGraw Hill Education
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.3 Economics -
Micro Economics - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Introduction 06

2 Demand and Supply Analysis 08

3 Theory of Production 06

4 Cost and Revenue Analysis 06

5 Market Structure 12

6 Pricing Practices, Market Failure and Project Planning 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction
(a) Concept of Scarcity
(b) Choice and Efficiency (with Reference to PPC)
(c) Basic Tools in Economic Analysis
i. Equations
ii. Functions
iii. Identities
iv. Slope
v. Time Series
vi. Cross Section Data
vii. Scatter Diagrams
viii. Derivatives and Limits
2 Demand and Supply Analysis
(a) Demand Function and Determinants of Demand
(b) Supply Function and Determinants of Supply
(c) Determination of Equilibrium Price in an Open Market
(d) Concept and Importance of Elasticity of Demand: Price, Income, Cross and
Promotional
(e) Consumer’s Surplus
(f) Demand Forecasting: Meaning, Significance and Methods
(g) Case Studies
3 Theory of Production
(a) Production Function: Short Run and Long Run
(b) Law of Variable Proportions
(c) Producer’s Equilibrium
(d) Principle of Returns to Scale
(e) Economies of Scale
(f) Case Studies
4 Cost and Revenue Analysis
(a) Cost Concepts: Fixed and Variable Costs
(b) Behavior of Cost Curves: Short Run and Long Run
(c) Producer’s Surplus
(d) Revenue Concepts: Total Revenue, Average Revenue and Marginal Revenue
under Perfect Competition and Monopoly
(e) Break-Even Analysis
(f) Case Studies
5 Market Structure
(a) Features of Perfect Competition and Monopoly
(b) Long-run Equilibrium of a Firm and Industry under Perfect Competition and
Monopoly
(c) Features of Monopolistic Competition
(d) Features of Oligopoly: Price Indeterminateness, Cartel Formation and Forms
of Price Leadership
(e) Case Studies

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 6 Pricing Practices, Market Failure and Project Planning
6.1 Pricing Practices
(a) Price Discrimination
(b) Dumping
(c) Marginal-Cost Pricing
(d) Cost-Plus Pricing
(e) Case Studies
6.2 Market Failure
(a) Concept of Market Failure and Inefficiency (Productive and Allocative
Inefficiency using PPC)
(b) Causes of Market Failure (Public Goods, Market Power, Externalities,
Information Asymmetry and Equity)
(c) Government Intervention and Market Efficiency
(d) Case Studies
6.3 Capital Budgeting
(a) Meaning and Importance
(b) Steps in Investment Appraisal
(c) Case Studies

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 The Macro Economics Today by Bradley R. Schiller, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
 Microeconomics by B. Douglas Bernheim and Michael D. Whinston, Tata McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi
 Economics, by R.G. Lipsey and A.K. Chrystal, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
 Economics: Principles and Applications by N.G. Mankiw, Cengage Learning, New Delhi
 Microeconomics by R.S. Pindyck and D.L. Rubinfeld, Pearson Education, New Delhi
 Principles of Economics by J.E. Stiglitz and C.E. Walsh, W.W. Norton, New York
 Microeconomics: Theory and Applications by D.L. Salvatore, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi
 Managerial Economics by Suma Damodaran, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
 Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach by H.R. Varian, W.W. Norton, New
York
 Microeconomic Theory by Sen and Anindya, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
 Modern Microeconomics by A .Koutsoyiannis, MacMillan Press, New Delhi
 Business Economics by H.L. Ahuja, Business Economics, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi

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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.4 Commerce -
Business Environment - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Business and its Environment 08

2 Business and Society 16

3 Contemporary Issues 12

4 International Environment 14

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Business and its Environment
1. Business Objectives, Dynamics of Business and its Environment, Types of
Business Environment
2. Environmental Analysis: Importance, Factors, PESTEL Analysis, SWOT Analysis
2 Business and Society
1. Business Ethics: Nature and Scope of Ethics, Ethical Dilemmas, Corporate
Culture and Ethical Climate
2. Development of Business Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship and Economic
Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED)
Act, 2006, Entrepreneurship as a Career Option
3. Consumerism and Consumer Protection: Consumerism in India, Consumer
Protection Act 1986
3 Contemporary Issues
1. Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance: Social
Responsibility of Business, Ecology and Business, Carbon Credit
2. Social Audit: Evolution of Social Audit, Benefits of Social Audit, Social Audit v/s
Commercial Audit
4 International Environment
1. Strategies for going Global: MNCs and TNCs, WTO
2. Foreign Trade in India- Balance of Trade, FDI Investment Flows and its
Implication for Indian Industries

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.
Reference Books

 Business Environment Text and Cases by M.B. Shukla, Taxman Publications, New Delhi
 Global Economy and Business Environment by Francis Cherunilam, Himalaya
Publication House, Mumbai
 Business Environment: Text and Cases by Francis Cherunilam, Himalaya Publication
House, Mumbai
 Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram, S. Chand and Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Essentials of Business Environment by K. Aswathappa, Himalaya Publication House,
Mumbai
 Business Environment by Justin Paul, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Indian Economy by Misra and Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 Entrepreneurial Development by S.S. Khanka, S. Chand and Company Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Dynamics of Entrepreneurship by Vasanta Desai, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 Entrepreneurship and Small Development Business Management by C.B. Gupta and S.S.
Khanka, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
 Entrepreneurship by David H. Holt, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Management of Small-Scale Industries by Vasant Desai, Himalaya Publishing House,
Mumbai
 Business and Government by Francis Cherunilam, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 Corporate Governance in India by Jayati Sarkar and Subrata Sarkar, Sage Publications,
New Delhi
 Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices by A.C. Fernando, Pearson
Education India, New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.5 Accounting with Use of Accounting Softwares -

Introduction and Applications - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Introduction to Computers 03

2 Office Productivity Tools 08

3 Web 02

3 Accounting with Use of Accounting Softwares 37

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Computers
(a) History of Computers
(b) Parts of Computers
(c) Hardwares: Specifications and Data Storage Management
(d) Softwares: Concept of System Softwares and Applications
2 Office Productivity Tools
(a) MS Word: Creating, Editing, Formatting and Printing of Documents, Using
Tools, Mailmerge and Print Review and Set-up
(b) MS Excel: Creating Worksheet, Creating Various Formulae, Creating Charts,
Rename and Copy of Worksheets, Using Tools, Printing Review and Set-up
(c) Power Point: Create Project Report, Create Slides, Animation, Page Designing,
Insert Image, View Page, Print Review and Set-up
3 Web
(a) Use of Various Web Browser
(b) Information Searching Tool
(c) Downloading
(d) Create New email ID
(e) Sending Data through email
4 Accounting with Use of Accounting Softwares
(a) Introduction to Accounting Software
(b) Features of Accounting Softwares
(c) Installation of Tally ERP.9 Accounting Software:
i) Opening Screen of Tally, Creating Company, Loading / Selecting of
Company, Setting a Company, Altering / Modifying Existing Company,
Configuring Company
ii) Menu Related to Accounts, Groups, Managing Groups and Multiple Groups
iii) Ledgers: Creating Single Ledger, Advanced Uses of Single Ledger, Displaying
Ledger and Altering Multiple Ledger
iv) Inventory: Creation of Group and Creation of Stock
v) Vouchers in Tally
1. Pre-define Vouchers: Contra Vouchers, Sales Vouchers, Payment
Vouchers, Receipt Vouchers, Journal Vouchers, Memo, Optional
Vouchers and Post-dated Vouchers
2. Configuring Vouchers, Creating / Customizing Vouchers, Displaying
Vouchers and Altering Vouchers
vi) Bank Deposit: Filling and Check Preparation and Bank Reconciliation
vii) Depreciation: Fixed Installment Method, Reducing Balance Method and
Change in Method
viii)Reports: Trail Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Bank
Reconciliation Statement

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Introduction to Computer by Peter Norton, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi

 Computer Fundamentals by P.K. Sinha, P.B.P. Publications, New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Information Technology by S.K. Bansal, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation,
New Delhi
 Using Microsoft Office XP by E. Bott and Woody Leonhard, Phuket Island Song Pen Co.
Ltd., Phuket
 Microsoft Office 2010 by Gary B. Shelly and Misty E. Vermaat, Cengage Learning,
Boston, U.S.A.
 The Complete Reference Internet by Margaret Levine Young, Tata McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi
 The Complete Reference Internet by Harley Hahn, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
 www.tallysolutions.com

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.6 Business Communication - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Nature and Process of Communication 10

2 Methods of Communication 15

3 Dimensions of Corporate Communication 15

4 Listening and Communication 10

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Nature and Process of Communication
(a) Concept of Communication
(b) Definitions of Communication
(c) Process of Effective Communication
(d) Elements of Communication
(e) Importance of Communication in Corporate World
2 Methods of Communication
(a) Nature and Definitions of Verbal Communication
(b) Oral Communication: Definition, Advantages and Disadvantages
(c) Written Communication: Definition, Advantages and Disadvantages
(d) Guidelines for Making Effective Verbal Communication
(e) Non-verbal Communication: Facial Expressions, Gestures, Postures,
Eye-Contact and Silence
3 Dimensions of Corporate Communication
(a) Corporate World and Communication
(b) Nature of Hierarchy in Corporate World
(c) Downward Communication: Definition, Illustrations, Merits and Demerits
(d) Upward Communication: Definition, Illustrations, Merits and Demerits
(e) Horizontal Communication: Definition, Illustrations, Merits and Demerits
(f) Vertical Communication: Definition, Illustrations, Merits and Demerits
(g) Grapevine Communication: Definition, Illustrations, Merits and Demerits
4 Listening and Communication
(a) Nature and Definitions of Listening
(b) Importance of Effective Listening in Communication
(c) Active and Passive Listening
(d) Barriers to Effective Listening
(e) Guidelines of Effective Listening

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Short Notes (Any 3 Out 5) 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Business Communication Today by Bovee and Thill, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
 Business Communication by Balasubramanyam, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
 Effective Business Communication by Kaul, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
 Communicative Competence in Business English by Robinson, Netrakanti and Shintre,
Orient Longman, Hyderabad
 Business Communication by J.K. Sinha, Galgotia Publishing House, Delhi
 Effective Communication in Business by Walf and Warner, Southern Western
Publications Cine Innali, U.S.A.
 Today’s Business Letter Writing by Avett Elizabeth Maynard, Prentice Hall, New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.1.7 Foundation Course -

Commercial Environment - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Introduction to Commerce 14

2 Business and Basic Commercial Information 10

3 Business and Basic Accounting Information 10

4 Basic Economic Challenges 10

5 Organization, Management and Administration 06

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Commerce
1.1 Concepts
(a) Trade
(b) Commerce
(c) Business
(d) Industry
(e) Profession
(f) Employment
1.2 Ecology and Business
(a) Meaning of Environment
(b) Ecology and Ecology Balance
(c) Relationship between Ecology and Business
(d) Protection of Environment and Need for Pollution Control
(e) Environment Audit
1.3 Social Responsibilities of Business
(a) Concept of Social Responsibilities
(b) Cases for and Against Social Responsibilities
1.4 Business Ethics
(a) Concept and Need
(b) Principles of Business Ethics
2 Business and Basic Commercial Information
2.1 Managerial Response to Change in Business Environment
(a) Management Information System (MIS)
(b) Forecasting
(c) Experts
(d) Innovation
(e) Acquisition
(f) Merger
(g) Joint Venture
2.2 Commercial Terms
(a) Services
(b) Outstanding
(c) e-Commerce
(d) M-Commerce
(e) Infrastructure
(f) Bank Assurance
(g) Liberalization
(h) Privatization
(i) Globalization
(j) Profit

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3 Business and Basic Accounting Information
(a) Meaning and Objectives of Accounting
(b) Accounting as a Source of Information
(c) Internal and External Users of Accounting Information and their Needs
(d) Basic Accounting Terms: Assets, Liability, Expenses, Capital Expenditure,
Revenue Expenditure, Income, Debtors, Creditors, Goods, Stock, Voucher,
Transaction and Drawings
4 Basic Economic Challenges
(a) Poverty: Absolute and Relative
(b) Rural Development - Key Issues: Credit and Marketing, Co-operatives,
Farming, Organic Farming, Alternatives to Farming
(c) Employment: Concept, Problems and Policies
(d) Infrastructure: Concept, Types and Problems a Critical Assessment
5 Organization, Management and Administration
(a) Organization: Concept and Features
(b) Management: Concept and Features
(c) Difference between Organization and Management
(d) Administration: Concept and Features

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Indian Economy under Liberalised System: Issues and Problems by Bhuleshkar, V. Ashok
and Suresh R. Desai (eds), Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 Business Environment by Cherunilam Francis, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
 Centre for Science and Environment (1997), The State of India’s Environment
(1984-1985), CSE, New Delhi
 Man’s Impact on Environment by T.R. Delwyler, Tata McGraw-Hill, New York
 Ecology and Development of Third World by A. Gupta, Roylledge, London
 Environmental Priorities in India and Sustainable Development by Khoshoo, Indian
Environmental Society, New Delhi
 Environment and Entrepreneur by B.C. Tondon, Chugh Publications, Allahabad
 Entrepreneurial Megabucks by Siner A. David, John Willey and Sons, New York
 Practical Guide to Industrial Entrepreneur by S.B. Srivastava, Sultan Chand and Sons,
New Delhi
 Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation by Dacad H. Halt, Prentice Hall of India Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Introduction to Accountancy by T.S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd
 Accounting Principles by R.N. Anthony and J.S. Reece, Richard Irwin, Inc
 Essentials of Management: An International Perspective by Harold Koontz and Heinz
Weihrich, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
 Business Management and Organization by Thelma J. Talloo, Tata McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and
Question Paper Pattern of Courses of
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance)
Programme
at
Semester II

Course Title of the Course

No.

1.2.1 Financial Accounting - Special Accounting Areas - Paper II

1.2.2 Auditing - Introduction and Planning - Paper I

1.2.3 Financial Management - Introduction to Financial Management - Paper I

1.2.4 Taxation - Indirect Taxes - Paper I

1.2.5 Business Law - Business Regulatory Framework - Paper I

1.2.6 Quantitative Methods for Business - Paper I

1.2.7 Business Communication - Applications in Business - Paper II

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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.1 Financial Accounting -

Special Accounting Areas - Paper II

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Departmental Accountants 14

2 Branch Accounts 12

3 Accounting for Hire Purchase 12

4 Consignment Accounts 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Departmental Accountants
Meaning
Basis of Allocation of Expenses and Incomes / Receipts
Inter Departmental Transfer: At Cost Price and Invoice Price
Stock Reserve
Departmental Trading and Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet
2 Branch Accounts
Meaning / Classification of Branches
Accounting for Dependent Branch Not Maintaining Full Books
Debtors Method
Stock and Debtors Method
3 Accounting for Hire Purchase
Meaning
Calculation of Interest
Accounting for Hire Purchase Transactions by Asset Purchase Method Based on
Full Cash Price
Journal Entries, Ledger Accounts and Disclosure in Balance Sheet for Hirer and
Vendor
(Excluding Default, Repossession and Calculation of Cash Price)
4 Consignment Accounts
Accounting for Consignment Transactions
Valuation of Stock
Invoicing of Goods at Higher Price
(Excluding Overriding Commission, Normal / Abnormal Losses)

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks
Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks
(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Theory Questions* 15 Marks
(*Short Notes / Short Questions)
Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books

 Introduction to Accountancy by T.S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Advance Accounts by Shukla and Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
 Advanced Accountancy by R.L Gupta and M. Radhaswamy, S. Chand and Company (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
 Modern Accountancy by Mukherjee and Hanif, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd.,
Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Financial Accounting for Management by Dr. Dinesh Harsalekar, Multi-Tech.
Publishing Co. Ltd., Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by P.C. Tulsian, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Accounting Principles by R.N. Anthony and J.S. Reece, Richard Irwin, Inc
 Financial Accounting by Monga, J.R. Ahuja, Girish Ahuja and Ashok Shehgal, Mayur
Paper Back, Noida
 Financial Accounting by Williams, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
 Financial Accounting by V. Rajasekaran, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Introduction to Financial Accounting by Horngren, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
 Financial Accounting by M. Mukherjee and M. Hanif, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
 Financial Accounting a Managerial Perspective, Varadraj B. Bapat, Mehul Raithatha, Tata
McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.2 Auditing -
Introduction and Planning - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Introduction to Auditing 14

2 Audit Planning, Procedures and Documentation 12

3 Auditing Techniques 12

4 Internal Audit 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Auditing
1.1 Basics
Financial Statements, Users of Financial Information, Definition of Auditing,
Objectives of Auditing - Primary and Secondary, Expression of Opinion, Detection
of Frauds and Errors, Inherent Limitations of Audit
1.2 Errors and Frauds
Concpets, Reasons and Circumstances, Types of Errors -Commission, Omission,
Principle and Compensating, Types of Frauds, Risk of Fraud and Error in Audit,
Auditor’s Duties and Responsibilities in Respect of Fraud
1.3 Principles of Audit
Integrity, Objectivity, Independence, Confidentiality, Skills and Competence,
Materiality and Work Performed by Others, Documentation, Planning, Audit
Evidence, Accounting System and Internal Control, Audit Conclusions and
Reporting
1.4 Types of Audit
Meaning, Advantages and Disadvantages of Balance Sheet Audit, Interim Audit,
Continuous Audit, Concurrent Audit, Annual Audit
1.5 Miscellaneous
Advantages of Independent Audit, Qualities of Auditors, Auditing Vs Accounting,
Auditing Vs Investigation, View the Concept True and Fair
1.6 Accounting Concepts Relevant to Auditing
Materiality, Going Concern
2 Audit Planning, Procedures and Documentation
2.1 Audit Planning
Meaning, Objectives, Factors to be Considered, Sources of Obtaining Information,
Discussions with Client, Overall Audit Plan
2.2 Audit Programme
Meaning, Factors to be Considered, Advantages, Disadvantages, Overcoming
Disadvantages, Methods of Work, Instruction before Commencing Works of
Audit, Overall Audit Approach
2.3 Audit working Papers
Meaning, Importance, Factors Determining Form and Contents, Main Functions /
Importance, Features, Contents of Permanent Audit File, Temporary Audit File,
Ownership, Custody, Access of Other Parties to Audit Working Papers, Auditors
Lien on Working Papers, Auditors Lien on Client's Books
2.4 Audit Notebook
Meaning, Structure, Contents, General Information, Current Information and
Importance
3 Auditing Techniques
3.1 Test Check
Test Checking Vs Routing Checking, Test Check Meaning, Features, Factors to be
Considered, When Test Checks can be Used, Advantages, Disadvantages and
Precautions.

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3.2 Audit Sampling
Audit Sampling, Meaning, Purpose, Factors in Determining Sample Size -Sampling
Risk, Tolerable Error and Expected Error, Methods of Selecting Sample Items
Evaluation of Sample Results Auditors Liability in Conducting Audit based on
Sample
3.3 Internal Control
Meaning and Purpose, Review of Internal Control, Advantages, Auditors Duties,
Review of Internal Control, Inherent Limitations of Internal Control, Internal
Control Samples for Sales and Debtors, Purchases and Creditors, Wages and
Salaries
3.4 Internal Checks Vs Internal Control, Internal Checks Vs Test Checks
4 Internal Audit
4.1 Meaning, Basic Principles of Establishing Internal Audit, Objectives, Evaluation of
Internal Audit by Statutory Auditor, Usefulness of Internal Audit
4.2 Internal Audit Vs External Audit, Internal Checks Vs Internal Audit

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Full Length Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-1 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Full Length Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-2 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-3 Full Length Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-3 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks

(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Short Questions / Short Notes) 15 Marks

Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books

 Contemporary Auditing by Kamal Gupta, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, New Delhi

 A Hand-Book of Practical Auditing by B.N. Tandon, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Auditing by Kamal Gupta and Ashok Arora, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi
 Auditing: Principles and Practice by Ravinder Kumar, Virender Sharma, PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
 Auditing and Assurance for CA IPCC by Sanjib Kumar Basu, Pearson Education,
New Delhi
 Contemporary Auditing by Kamal Gupta, McGrow Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Auditing by Kamal Arora and Ashok Gupta, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi

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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.3 Financial Management -

Introduction to Financial Management - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Introduction to Financial Management 08

2 Concepts in Valuation 08

3 Investment Decisions 14

4 Types of Financing 08

5 Cost of Capital 12

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Financial Management
(a) Introduction
(b) Meaning
(c) Importance
(d) Scope and Objectives
(e) Profit vs Value Maximization
2 Concepts in Valuation
(a) The Time Value of Money
(b) Present Value
(c) Internal Rate of Return
(d) Bonds Returns
(e) The Returns from Stocks
(f) Annuity
(g) Techniques of Discounting
(h) Techniques of Compounding
3 Investment Decisions
(a) Introduction
(b) Purpose of Capital Budgeting
(c) Capital Budgeting Process
(d) Types of Capital Investment Decisions
(e) Project Cash Flows and Net Profit Approval
(f) Basic Principle of Measuring Project Cash Flows: Increment Principle, Long
Term Funds Principle, Exclusion of Financial Cost Principle, Post Tax Principle,
Probability Technique for Measurement of Cash Flow
(g) Capital Budgeting Techniques (Only Time Adjusted / Discounted Cash Flows)
Net Present Value, PI, IRR, Discounted Pay Back
(h) Capital Rationing
(Note: Problems on Computation of Cash Inflow, Ranking of Projects on Various
Techniques, Selection and Analysis with/without Capital Rationing. (Excluding
Comparison of IRR with Required Rate of Return i.e. Cut off Rate, IRR and Mutually
Exclusive Projects with Unequal Lives, Multiple IRR)
4 Types of Financing
(a) Introduction
(b) Needs of Finance and Sources: Long Term, Medium Term, Short Term
(c) Long Term Sources of Finance
(d) Short Term Sources of Finance
5 Cost of Capital
Cost of Capital
(a) Introduction
(b) Definition and Importance of Cost of Capital
(c) Measurement of Cost of Capital
(d) WACC

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 Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks

(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Theory Questions* 15 Marks
(*Short Notes / Short Questions)

Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books

 Fundamentals of Financial Management by D. Chandra Bose, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Financial Management by Bhabotosh Banerjee, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Financial Management by Vyuptakesh Sharma, Pearson Education,
New Delhi
 Fundamentals of Financial Management by J.C. Van Horne, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi
 Financial Management: Text and Problems by M.Y. Khan and P.K. Jain, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi
 Financial Management: Theory and Practice by Prasanna Chandra, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi
 Financial Management by I.M. Pandey, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.4 Taxation -
Indirect Taxes - Paper I

Modules at a Glance
Sr. Modules No. of
No. Lectures

Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:

1 30
Introduction

Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:

2 10
Registration Procedure and Rules: Section 16

Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:

3 05
Audit Section 22 and 61

Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:

4 05
Penalty and Interest

Total 50

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 Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:
Introduction
1.1 Definitions
Section:
2 (4) Businesses
2 (8) Dealers
2 (12) Goods
2 (13) Importer
2 (15) Manufacturer
2 (20) Purchase Price
2 (22) Resale
2 (24) Sales
2 (25) Sales Price
2 (27) Service
2 (33) Turnover of Sales and Rule 3
1.2 Incidence of Levy of Tax
Sec. 3 Incidence of Tax
Sec. 4 Tax Payable
Sec. 5 Tax Not Leviable on Certain Goods
Sec. 6 Levy of Sales Tax on Goods specified in the Schedule
Sec. 7 Rate of Tax on Packing Material
Sec. 8 Certain Sale and Purchase not Liable for Tax
1.3 Payment of Tax and Recovery
Section: 42 - Composition of Tax and Notification 1505/CR-105/Taxation-1
1.4 Set Off, Refund, etc.
Section 48 and 49 Set Off, Refund etc. Along with Rules 52, 53, 54, 55
2 Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:
Registration Procedure and Rules: Section 16
3 Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:
Audit Section 22 and 61
4 Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), Act 2002:
Penalty and Interest

Notes:
1. The Syllabus is Restricted to Study of Particular Sections, Specifically Mentioned Rules
and Notifications Only.
2. All Modules / Units include Computational Problems / Case Study.
3. The Law in force on 1st April Immediately Preceding the Commencement of Academic
Year will be Applicable for Ensuing Examinations.

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-1 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15 Marks

Q-4 Objective Questions* 15 Marks

(*Multiple Choice / True or False / Match the Columns / Fill in the Blanks)
OR
Q-4 Theory Questions* 15 Marks
(*Short Notes / Short Questions)

Note: Full Length Question of 15 Marks may be Divided into Two Sub Questions of
08 and 07 Marks.

Reference Books

 Indirect Taxes: Law and Practice by V.S. Datey, Taxmann, New Delhi
 Commentary on M.V.A.T. ACT, 2002 by M.S. Mathuria and Dilip Phadke by Maharashtra
Sales Tax Vat News, Mumbai
 Indirect Taxes by V.S. Balchandra, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
 Maharashtra Value Added Tax by Shah Shantilal, Snow White Publications Pvt. Ltd.,
Mumbai

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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.5 Business Law -

Business Regulatory Framework - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Law of Contract 1872 25

2 Sale of Goods Act 1930 10

3 Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 08

4 Consumer Protection Act 1986 07

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Law of Contract 1872
(a) Nature of Contract
(b) Classification of Contracts
(c) Offer and Acceptance
(d) Capacity of Parties to Contract
(e) Free Consents
(f) Consideration
(g) Legality of Object
(h) Agreement Declared Void
(i) Performance of Contract
(j) Discharge of Contract
(k) Remedies for Breach of Contract
(l) Indemnity
(m) Guarantee
(n) Bailment and Pledge
(o) Agency
2 Sale of Goods Act 1930
(a) Formation of Contract of Sale
(b) Goods and their Classifications
(c) Price, Conditions and Warranties
(d) Transfer of Properties in Goods
(e) Performance of Contract of Sales
(f) Unpaid Seller and his Rights
(g) Sale by Auction
(h) Hire Purchase Agreement
3 Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
(a) Definition of Negotiable Instruments
(b) Features of Negotiable Instruments
(c) Promissory Note
(d) Bill of Exchange and Cheque
(e) Holder and Holder in due Course
(f) Crossing of a Cheque
(g) Types of Crossing
(h) Dishonour and Discharge of Negotiable Instruments
4 Consumer Protection Act 1986
(a) Salient Features
(b) Definition of Consumers
(c) Deficiency in Service
(d) Defects in Goods

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Indian Contract Act, Sales of Goods Act and Partnership Act by T.R. Desai, Sarkar and
Sons Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
 The Negotiable Instrument Act by J.S. Khergamwala, N.M. Tripathi Pvt. L.td., Mumbai
 The Principles of Mercantile Law by Avtar Singh, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
 Business Law by M.C. Kuchal, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
 Business Law by N.D. Kapoor, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
 Business Law by P.R. Chandha, Galotia, Dew Delhi

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Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
(Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.5 Quantitative Methods for Business - Paper I

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Functions 08

2 Mathematics of Finance 08

3 Introduction to Statistics 04

4 Presentation of Data 06

5 Analysis of Quantitative Data 16

6 Index Numbers 08

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Functions
(a) Constant Function, Linear and Quadratic Functions
(b) Business and Economic Functions Such as Demand, Supply, Revenue, Cost,
Average Cost and Profit Functions
(c) Equilibrium Point
(d) Break Even Analysis
2 Mathematics of Finance
(a) Simple and Compound Interest
(b) Annuities, its Present and Future Values
(c) Sinking Fund
(d) Depreciation of Assets
3 Introduction to Statistics
(a) Meaning, Scope and Limitations of Statistics
(b) Concepts Such as – Population, Sample, Variate, Attribute, Parameter,
Statistic
(c) Types of Data: Discrete and Continuous Data, Primary and Secondary Data
4 Presentation of Data
(a) Frequency Distribution and Cumulative Frequency Distribution Tables
(b) Graphical Presentation of Frequency Distribution by Histogram, Frequency
Polygon, Frequency Curve
(c) Diagrammatic Representation using Multiple and Percentage Bar Diagrams
5 Analysis of Quantitative Data
5.1 Measures of Central Tendency
(a) Requirements of Good Average
(b) Arithmetic Mean, Mode, Median, Deciles and Quartiles
(c) Comparison of Mean, Mode and Median as Measures of Central Tendency
5.2 Measures of Dispersion
(a) Range, Quartile Deviation and Mean Absolute Deviation
(b) Standard Deviation
(c) Coefficient of Variation
6 Index Numbers
(a) Concepts of Index Numbers
(b) Simple and Composite Price Index Numbers
(c) Laspeyre’s, Paasche’s, Fisher’s, Marshall-Edgeworth’s and Dorbish-Bowley’s
Index Numbers
(d) Cost of Living Index Number
(e) Concept of Real Income
(f) Uses of Index Numbers

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Objective Type Question 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Indian Contract Act, Sales of Goods Act and Partnership Act by T.R. Desai, Sarkar and
Sons Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

 Applied Mathematics for Business Economics and the Social Sciences by Frank S.
Budnick, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
 Mathematical Statistics by J.K. Goyal and J.N. Sharma, Krishna Prakashan Ltd., Meerut
 Introduction to Statistical Methods by C.B. Gupta and Vijay Gupta, Vikas Publication
House, Delhi
 Business Mathematics and Statistics by R.K. Ghosh and S. Saha, New Central Agency Pvt.
Ltd. Calcutta
 Statistical Methods by S.P. Gupta, Sultan Chand and Sons Ltd., New Delhi
 Commerce Mathematics by Om P. Chug, etc., Anmol Publication Ltd., New Delhi
 Mathematics for Economics and Business by J. Soper, Blackwell Publishing, U.S.A.
 Fundamentals of Statistics by D.N. Elhance and Veena Elhance, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad

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 Revised Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern of Courses of B.Com.
B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2013-2014

1.2.7 Business Communication - Paper II

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures

1 Barriers to Effective Communication in Corporate World 10

2 Theory and Practice of Business Correspondence 15

3 Interviews 15

4 Presentations 10

Total 50

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Barriers to Effective Communication in Corporate World
(a) Nature and Definitions of Barrier
(b) Physical Barriers
(c) Psychological Barriers
(d) Semantic Barriers
(e) Measures for Removal of Barriers
2 Theory and Practice of Business Correspondence
(a) Parts of Business Letter
(b) Layouts of Business Letter
(c) Principles of Effective Letter Writing
(d) email Writing Etiquettes
(e) Types of Letter: Letter of Application with Resume, Letter of Inquiry, Letter of
Order, Letter of Collection, Letter of Complaint and Letter of Sales
3 Interviews
(a) Nature and Definitions of Interview
(b) Types of Interviews
(c) Application of WASP Technique
(d) Preparations made by the Interviewer
(e) Preparations made by the Interviewee
(f) Commonly Asked Questions in the Interview
4 Presentations
(a) Principles of Effective Presentation
(b) Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Presentation
(c) Effective Use of OHP
(d) Effective Use of Power Point Presentation
(e) Guidelines for Effective Presentation

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 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be Set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Q-1 Short Notes (Any 3 Out 5) 15 Marks

Q-2 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-3 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Q-4 Question with Internal Choice within the Questions 15 Marks

Note: Questions can be Sub-divided into (a) and (b), if Necessary, for 8 and 7 Marks
Respectively.

Reference Books

 Business Communication Today by Bovee and Thill, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
 Business Communication by Balasubramanyam, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
 Effective Business Communication by Kaul, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
 Communicative Competence in Business English by Robinson, Netrakanti and Shintre,
Orient Longman, Hyderabad
 Business Communication by J.K. Sinha, Galgotia Publishing House, Delhi
 Effective Communication in Business by Walf and Warner, Southern Western
Publications Cine Innali, U.S.A.
 Today’s Business Letter Writing by Avett Elizabeth Maynard, Prentice Hall, New Delhi

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