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Comprehensive Syllabus for Tally

Module 1: Introduction to TallyOverview of Tally and its versions

Key features and benefits

Installing and setting up Tally

Introduction to Tally Prime and ERP 9

Navigating the Tally interface

Basics of accounting concepts


Module 2: Creating and Managing Company Data

Creating a new company

Setting up company details

Altering and deleting company data

Configuring multiple companies

Company shutdown and data backup

Restoring a company


Module 3: Accounting Fundamentals

Understanding ledgers and groups

Creating ledger accounts

Capital, revenue, expenses, liabilities

Grouping accounts and categories

Golden rules of accounting

Handling double-entry bookkeeping


Module 4: Voucher Entry and Management

Introduction to vouchers

Sales, purchase, payment, receipt, contra, journal

Types of vouchers and their applications

Creating and customizing vouchers

Altering and deleting vouchers

Recurring voucher entries

Duplicate and cancel voucher options


Module 5: Inventory Management

Basics of inventory in Tally

Creating stock groups, categories, and items

Managing godowns (storage locations)

Stock transfer and adjustments

Units of measurement

Inventory valuation methods

FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average

Stock summary and movement analysis


Module 6: Taxation

Understanding GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Enabling GST in Tally

Configuring GST rates for ledgers

Recording GST transactions

Generating GST reports (GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B)

Introduction to TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)

Recording TDS entries and filing

VAT (Value Added Tax) and its setup (if applicable)


Module 7: Payroll and Employee Management

Enabling payroll in Tally

Creating employee master data

Salary components (basic, allowances, deductions)

Attendance and leave management

Generating payslips and payroll reports

Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Professional Tax)


Module 8: Financial Reporting

Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet

Cash and Bank Books

Daybook and Ledger reports

Budget creation and variance analysis

Ratio analysis in Tally

Exporting reports to Excel or PDF

Bank reconciliation


Module 9: Advanced Features

Cost centers and cost categories

Tracking income and expenses by department

Interest calculation and scenarios

Multi-currency transactions

Price lists and discounts

Bill-wise details for receivables/payables

Reversing journals and optional vouchers


Module 10: Data Security and Maintenance

Setting user roles and permissions

Password-protecting company data

Tally Vault for encryption

Backups and restoration of data

Splitting company data

Audit and compliance tools in Tally


Module 11: Tally Synchronization and Remote Access

Configuring Tally for data synchronization

Remote access and working across locations

Importing and exporting data

ODBC and XML integration

Syncing company data between branches


Module 12: Customization and Tally Add-ons

Introduction to Tally TDL (Tally Definition Language)

Basics of customizing Tally features

Installing and using Tally add-ons

Setting up additional features for business needs


Module 13: Industry-Specific Applications

Using Tally for small businesses

Retail business features in Tally

Manufacturing sector and job costing

Service-based business processes

Real-time examples and case studies


Module 14: Practical and Certification

Real-time project work

Mock assessments and voucher entries

Generating statutory and financial reports

Preparing for Tally certification

Tally Essential Level 1 & 2 Certification Exam

Advanced Tally Certification