Tally Course Syllabus Explained: From Basics to Advanced Level
If you’re planning to start a career in accounting, taxation, or business management, learning Tally Prime is one of the best decisions you can make. To help students and learners understand how Tally is taught, here’s a complete breakdown of the Tally course syllabus โ from beginner level to advanced professional level.
Whether you’re a student, job seeker, business owner, or working professional, this roadmap will guide you on what to learn and how Tally can help you build practical accounting skills.
Module 1: Introduction to Accounting & Tally Prime
Topics Covered:
- Basics of Accounting (Debit, Credit, Journal)
- Introduction to ERP & Tally Prime Interface
- Company Creation and Company Management
- Basic Navigation and Shortcut Keys
Module 2: Master Configuration and Ledger Creation
Topics Covered:
- Creating Groups and Ledgers
- Understanding Chart of Accounts
- Altering and Deleting Ledgers
- Using predefined groups and ledger structure
Module 3: Voucher Entries and Day-to-Day Transactions
Topics Covered:
- Payment Voucher
- Receipt Voucher
- Contra Entry
- Sales and Purchase Entries
- Debit Note & Credit Note
- Journal Entries
Module 4: GST Accounting in Tally Prime
Topics Covered:
- GST Activation and Configuration
- GST Ledgers Setup
- GST Invoicing Format
- Input GST / Output GST Entries
- GSTR Reports and Filing Process
Module 5: Inventory & Stock Management
Topics Covered:
- Creating Stock Groups, Units & Items
- Batch, Expiry & MRP Management
- Purchase Order, Sales Order & Delivery Notes
- Stock Reports & Valuation Methods
Module 6: Banking Features in Tally
Topics Covered:
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cheque Printing
- Deposit Slips
- Clearing & Payment Tracking
Module 7: TDS, TCS & Payroll Management
Topics Covered:
- TDS/TCS Setup & Entries
- Employee Creation & Attendance
- Salary Structure & Pay Heads
- Payroll Reports & Salary Slip Generation
Module 8: Budgeting, Cost Centers & Audit Tools
Topics Covered:
- Cost Center & Cost Category Setup
- Budget Allocation
- Variance Analysis
- Tally Audit & Security Control
- User Role Permissions
Module 9: Financial Statements & Reporting
Reports Covered:
- Balance Sheet
- Profit & Loss Account
- Cash Flow & Fund Flow
- Ratio Analysis
- Trial Balance
- GST & Statutory Reports
Module 10: Backup, Restore & Data Management
Topics Covered:
- Data Backup & Restore
- Exporting Reports to Excel/PDF
- Password and User Control
- Multi-User Data Handling