“Bridge Course for B.Com First-Year Students” 

Topics: Accounting for Business – UCM24101J

Date of the Event: 16.07.2025

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram

 

Title of the Event: “Bridge Course for B.Com First-Year Students”

Topics “Accounting for Business – UCM24101J”

 

Date: 16.07.2025
Time: 2.00 p.m To 5.30 p.m
Venue: East block Smart Room 203 & 204
Total Attendees:  110
  Resource Persons Dr.J.Kumar

Dr.D.Rengaraj

Mr.P.Ganesh

Dr.S.Mani

Dr.T.Rani

Dr. S. Devi Narayani

Profile of the Speakers
Dr.J.Kumar – Associate Professor

Dr.D.Rengaraj – Assistant Professor

Mr.P.Ganesh – Assistant Professor

Dr.S.Mani – Assistant Professor

Dr.T.Rani – Assistant Professor

Dr. S. Devi Narayani– Assistant Professor

Event Mode:  Off line
Incharges: Convenor:
Dr. J. Kumar – Associate Professor & Head, Department of CommerceCoordinators:
Dr. S. Mani – Assistant Professor
Dr. D. Rengaraj – Assistant Professor
Dr. N. Anchana – Assistant Professor
Objective of the Event
To provide foundational insights and awareness on current practices, technologies, and applications in business accounting, preparing first-year students for their academic journey in commerce.

RESOURCE PERSONS:

Dr.J.Kumar – Associate Professor

Dr.D.Rengaraj – Assistant Professor

Mr.P.Ganesh – Assistant Professor

Dr.S.Mani – Assistant Professor

Dr.T.Rani – Assistant Professor

Dr. S. Devi Narayani– Assistant Professor

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT

Dr. S.Mani, Assistant Professor, welcomed the Resource Persons and to provide foundational insights and awareness on current practices, technologies, and applications in business accounting, preparing first-year students for their academic journey in commerce.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS & RESOURCE PERSONS

  1. J. KumarAssociate Professor & Head
    Topic: Emerging Trends and Technologies in Business Accounting
    Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    An enlightening session that highlighted the digital transformation in accounting and the importance of adapting to modern technologies in the business landscape.
  2. D. RengarajAssistant Professor
    Topic: Project for the Use of Cost Accounting in the Industries
    Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    This session showcased the practical application of cost accounting tools across various industries, offering students real-world relevance to their studies.
  3. P. GaneshAssistant Professor
    Topic: International Taxation
    Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    A thought-provoking discussion on the global perspective of taxation and how international laws influence domestic business operations.
  4. S. ManiAssistant Professor
    Topic: The Future of Auditing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
    Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The session offered a futuristic look into how AI is reshaping the auditing profession, emphasizing emerging tools and ethical considerations.
  5. T. RaniAssistant Professor
    Topic: Real-Time Application of Accounting Procedure in Business
    Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Students gained insights into how accounting is actively used in everyday business operations, bridging theory with practice.
  6. S. Devi NarayaniAssistant Professor
    Topic: Accounting: The Language of Business
    Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    This final session eloquently tied together the theme of the day, reiterating the pivotal role accounting plays in communicating financial information.

TARGET AUDIENCE

All first-year students from the Undergraduate Commerce Department participated enthusiastically in the event. The sessions were highly interactive and appreciated by the students for their practical relevance and clarity.

CONCLUSION

The Bridge Course successfully met its objective of preparing students with an overview of key concepts, industry practices, and technological trends in the field of accounting. The Department of Commerce extends its gratitude to all the resource persons and participants who made this event a success.

VOTE OF THANKS

Dr. N. Anchana, Assistant Professor, coordinated the interactive session that followed the speaker’s address. The session concluded with a vote of thanks, and positive feedback was received from the students, making the event a successful and knowledge-sharing sessions that ignite curiosity and foster academic excellence among our students.

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