Tally
Tally Prime Course Overview and Careers
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A Tally Prime course trains you to use India’s most popular accounting software. It has largely replaced the older “Tally.ERP 9.” This course is essential for anyone looking to work in accounts, finance, or taxation in India.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what the course covers, the fees, and career options.
1. What You Will Learn (Syllabus)
Most institutes divide the course into three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced (Taxation).
Module 1: Accounting Fundamentals (Basic)
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Company Setup: Creating, altering, and shutting down a company in Tally.
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Ledgers & Groups: creating ledgers (e.g., Cash, Sales, Purchase, Debtors).
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Vouchers: Recording day-to-day transactions (Payment, Receipt, Contra, Journal, Sales, Purchase).
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Financial Statements: Generating Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss A/c, and Trial Balance.
Module 2: Inventory Management
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Stock Management: Creating stock items, units of measure (Kgs, Pcs), and stock groups.
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Godown Management: Managing stock across multiple warehouse locations.
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Order Processing: Purchase Orders (PO) and Sales Orders (SO).
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Bill of Materials (BOM): Manufacturing journals (converting raw material to finished goods).
Module 3: Taxation (GST & TDS) – Crucial for Jobs
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GST Implementation: Setting up GST rates (State, Central, Integrated).
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GST Invoicing: Creating GST-compliant invoices (B2B, B2C).
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E-Way Bills: Generating E-Way bills directly from Tally.
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GST Returns: Preparing data for GSTR-1, GSTR-2, and GSTR-3B.
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TDS/TCS: Tax Deducted at Source calculations and challan generation.
Module 4: Advanced Features & Payroll
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Payroll: Employee attendance, salary slips, PF, and ESI calculations.
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Banking: Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) and Cheque Printing.
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MIS Reports: Ratio analysis, cash flow/fund flow, and aging analysis (tracking overdue payments).
2. Course Duration & Fees (India Estimates)
Fees vary depending on whether you choose a local computer institute or the official Tally Education certification.
| Course Type | Duration | Estimated Fees |
| Crash Course (Basics) | 1 Month | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Diploma (With GST) | 3 Months | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Advanced Diploma | 6 Months | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 |
Note: Online courses (Udemy, Internshala) can be cheaper (₹500 – ₹2,000), but they often lack the hands-on practice required for this software.
3. Certification Types
When choosing a course, ask which certificate you will receive:
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Institute Certificate: Issued by the local computer center (Valid for small jobs).
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Official Tally Certification (Recommended): Issued by Tally Education Pvt. Ltd (TEPL). These are recognized globally.
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Level 1: TallyEssential (Basics)
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Level 2: TallyProfessional (Advanced Accounting & Inventory)
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Level 3: TallyGuru (Taxation & Compliance Expert)
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4. Career Opportunities & Salary
Proficiency in Tally Prime is mandatory for 90% of SME accounting jobs in India.
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Junior Accountant / Data Entry: ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month.
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Accounts Executive: ₹18,000 – ₹25,000 per month.
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Senior Accountant (with GST knowledge): ₹30,000 – ₹50,000+ per month.
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Freelancer: Many Tally experts manage accounts for 4-5 small clients part-time, charging ₹3k-5k per client.
5. Where to Learn
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Local Institutes: Search for “Tally Institute of Learning (TIL)” near you. These are authorized centers that provide official courseware.
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Self-Paced (Online): Official Tally Education app, Udemy, or YouTube (free channels like “Tally Tutorial”).
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