The Commerce and Accountancy optional subject syllabus for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam preparation typically covers a wide range of topics related to commerce, accounting, finance, and economics. While the syllabus may vary slightly from year to year, the following is a general outline of the topics often included:
Certainly! Here’s a breakdown of the Commerce and Accountancy syllabus for the UPSC exam preparation, categorized by paper:
Paper I:
Accounting and Auditing:
- Accounting principles and concepts
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Cost accounting and management accounting
- Auditing concepts and methods
- Internal control systems
Financial Management:
- Financial analysis and planning
- Capital budgeting and project financing
- Management of working capital
- Dividend decisions and capital structure
- Financial markets and institutions
Paper II:
Business Organization and Management:
- Business environment
- Forms of business organization
- Management processes and functions
- Organizational behavior and human resource management
- Business ethics and corporate governance
Business Economics:
- Microeconomic analysis
- Macroeconomic analysis
- International economics
- Public finance and fiscal policy
- Economic reforms in India
Business Statistics and Research:
- Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sampling techniques and hypothesis testing
- Operations research techniques
- Survey methods and research design
- Data interpretation and analysis
Commercial Law:
- Indian contract act
- Sale of goods act
- Negotiable instruments act
- Companies act
- Consumer protection act
This breakdown should help you organize your studies according to the papers in the Commerce and Accountancy optional subject syllabus for UPSC exam preparation. Make sure to cover each topic thoroughly and refer to relevant textbooks, study materials, and previous years’ question papers for effective preparation.
