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Commerce & Accountancy Optional test series

26 tests (12 sectional + 14 full-length), each evaluated by experts within 2 hours, with model answers written around your own style.

₹9,999for all 26 tests

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Commerce & Accountancy test series

12 sectional + 14 full-length tests

₹9,999

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Test schedule

12 sectional tests followed by 14 full-length mocks.

TestTypeTopicDate
1 Sectional - Paper I Financial Accounting 10-Oct
2 Sectional - Paper I Cost Accounting 04-Oct
3 Sectional - Paper I Taxation and Auditing 17-Oct
4 Sectional - Paper I Financial Management 11-Oct
5 Sectional - Paper I Financial Markets and Institutions 24-Oct
6 Sectional - Paper I International Finance and Accounting 18-Oct
7 Sectional - Paper II Organisation Theory 31-Oct
8 Sectional - Paper II Behavioural Aspects of Management 25-Oct
9 Sectional - Paper II Strategic and Human Resource Management 07-Nov
10 Sectional - Paper II Marketing Management 01-Nov
11 Sectional - Paper II Industrial Relations 14-Nov
12 Sectional - Paper II Labour Laws 08-Nov
13 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 21-Nov
14 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 15-Nov
15 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 28-Nov
16 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 22-Nov
17 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 05-Dec
18 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 29-Nov
19 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 12-Dec
20 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 06-Dec
21 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 19-Dec
22 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 13-Dec
23 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 26-Dec
24 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 20-Dec
25 Full-Length Test Paper-I Full Syllabus 02-Jan
26 Full-Length Test Paper-II Full Syllabus 27-Dec

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Commerce & Accountancy Optional syllabus

The UPSC syllabus this test series covers, topic by topic.

Commerce and Accountancy - Paper I

Financial Accounting
Accounting as financial information system; Behavioural sciences; Accounting Standards including Depreciation, Inventories, R&D, Revenue Recognition; Share capital transactions, ESOP, Bonus, Right issues, Buy-back; Preparation of Company Final Accounts; Amalgamation, Absorption, Reconstruction.
Cost Accounting
Cost accounting system installation; Job costing, Process costing, Activity Based Costing; Cost-Volume-Profit analysis; Differential and incremental costing; Budgeting and variance analysis; Responsibility accounting and divisional performance.
Taxation and Auditing
Basics of Income tax; Computation for individuals; Set-off and carry forward of losses; Deductions; VAT and Service Tax provisions; Company audit including dividend and tax audit; Audit of banks, insurance, trusts and NGOs.
Financial Management
Scope of financial management; Risk-return trade off; Ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, fund flow analysis; Capital budgeting methods including NPV, IRR, Payback; Cost of capital including WACC and CAPM; Theories of capital structure; Leverage analysis; Dividend policy including Walter, Gordon, MM, and Lintner models; Working capital planning and financing; Corporate restructuring and mergers and acquisitions.
Financial Markets and Institutions
Indian financial system overview; Structure of money market; Role of RBI and commercial banks; Capital market operations; SEBI regulation; Financial services such as mutual funds, venture capital, insurance.
International Finance and Accounting
Foreign exchange markets and instruments; Exchange rate mechanisms; Risk management and hedging techniques; International financial institutions; Global accounting standards and practices; Transfer pricing and double taxation avoidance.

Commerce and Accountancy - Paper II

Organisation Theory
Concept of organisation and external environment; Evolution of organisational theory; Organisational design and structure; Organisational culture; Impact of information technology on organisations.
Behavioural Aspects of Management
Motivation theories and applications; Leadership styles and theories; Conflict management strategies; Communication process and barriers; Quality of Work Life; Change management approaches.
Strategic and Human Resource Management
SWOT analysis and PESTEL framework; BCG matrix and Porter’s five forces; Competitive advantage and core competence strategies; HR planning and job analysis; Recruitment, selection, training, and development; Performance appraisal and 360-degree feedback; Compensation and salary administration; Employee welfare, promotions, and transfers.
Marketing Management
Marketing strategy formulation; Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning; Product mix, pricing strategies, distribution channels, and promotion tools; Consumer behaviour analysis; Ethical issues in marketing.
Industrial Relations
Formation and recognition of trade unions; Issues in trade unions in liberalised India; Industrial disputes including strikes, lockouts, and redressal mechanisms; Workers’ participation in management; Concept of industrial democracy; Functions and role of ILO.
Labour Laws
Industrial Disputes Act; Factories Act; Minimum Wages Act; Payment of Bonus Act; Gratuity Act; Employees Provident Fund Act; Employees State Insurance Act; New labour codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety and Health.

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