Students pursuing CA to get exemption in subjects in B. Com course

The University of Madras will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The agreement would enable students pursuing a course in chartered accountancy to enrol for a B.Com programme in the university with exemptions in certain subjects, according to Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam.

Speaking at a function to honour students with the ‘Commerce Merit Awards,' instituted by Shree Guru Kripa's Institute of Management here on Tuesday, he said the arrangement was to help students pursuing CA avoid repeating the same subjects in their B.Com programme, too. “We have held preliminary discussions with the ICAI. We will sign the agreement by the end of December,” Prof. Thiruvasagam said.

Emphasising the need for skill orientation in all disciplines, he said while the commerce stream gave a student access to a whole range of opportunities, it was also important for the student to be oriented to some practical components. The university was considering introducing a bachelor's programme in forensic accounting and a management programme with a specialisation in accounting next academic year, he added.

Earlier, G. Sekar of Shree Guru Kripa's Institute of Management, spoke on the opportunities linked to the commerce stream.The Institute, besides training students every year, also brings out books related to the subject.

Students from CBSE and State Board schools, who topped the commerce stream, at the State and district levels in the 2010 examinations were awarded certificates, medals and total cash prizes for nearly Rs.6 lakh

Courtesy: The Hindu