Accounts & Taxation Foundation Program (AFTP)
13 Beginner Courses with Certificate for ₹299
AFTP by CA Piyush Gupta is the most affordable way to start accounting and taxation: 13 beginner courses with a completion certificate for ₹299, in Hindi and online. Open to any background after Class 12, it’s the beginner-level foundation of the advanced CPATP program — a low-cost, structured alternative to scattered free videos.
At a Glance
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✓Course Name: Accounts & Taxation Foundation Program (AFTP)
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✓Level: Beginner / fundamentals
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✓Language: Hindi (explanation) & English (notes/portal)
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✓Eligibility / Prerequisite: Anyone, any stream, after Class 12
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✓Format: Online (Recorded lectures + community support)
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✓Certificate: 13 course-completion certificates included
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✓Price: ₹299 (2-month access) · ₹499 (1-year access) · regular ₹4,999
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✓Bundle Status: Standalone base program · Also the base of CPATP bundle
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What You Will Learn
We strip away the academic jargon and focus on core operational procedures. By completing these 13 basic courses, you will be able to perform:
- ✓ Debits & Credits Posting
- ✓ Tally Company Creation
- ✓ Basic Tally Voucher Entry
- ✓ Finding GST Rates & HSN
- ✓ GST Portal Navigation
- ✓ Nil GST Return Filing
- ✓ Slab Rates Calculation
- ✓ Form 26AS/AIS Downloads
- ✓ Basic TDS Deductions
- ✓ E-Way Bill Generation
- ✓ Udyam Registration Steps
- ✓ Resume Building Hacks
Why This Course
Finding high-quality, structured accounting training shouldn’t require massive upfront investments. This foundation bundle offers the perfect starting point:
- • Lowest-Cost Structured Start: Access 13 complete modules covering the absolute basics for just ₹299.
- • Real Course Certificate: Validate your skills with structured completion certificates upon finishing.
- • Core Subjects Covered: Get clean conceptual foundations of GST, Income Tax, Tally Prime, and accounting.
- • Better than YouTube: Avoid scattered, outdated, and unsequenced free videos that don’t offer direct support or certificates.
- • Risk-Free Upgrade Path: Built as the beginner foundation of the advanced CPATP program, so none of your progress is wasted.
“If you’re looking for a cheap, beginner, or free-alternative accounting course with a certificate, this ₹299 program is the place to start.”
Certificate & Pricing Details
13-Subject Curriculum Overview
Every course includes its own separate completion certificate to showcase your skills.
Financial Accounting
Accounting principles & double-entry concepts.
Tally Prime Basic
Dashboard navigation & basic voucher entries.
GST Basics
Conceptual foundation, CGST/SGST/IGST, rates lookup.
GST Return Filing
Registration walkthrough & filing Nil returns.
Income Tax Slab
FY vs AY, Old vs New Regimes, individual tax slabs.
ITR Filing Foundations
Salary computation, HRA, downloading Form 26AS/AIS.
TDS Basics
Deduction thresholds, rates, and basic calculations.
E-Way Bill
Generating and canceling transport bills online.
MSME Registration
Udyam portal registration and NIC classification.
Accounts Finalisation
Reconciliation basics, Trial Balance checks, preliminary P&L.
MS Excel Basics
Formulas, cell locking, VLOOKUP, and keyboard shortcuts.
Word & PowerPoint
Drafting invoices in Word & basic presentations in PPT.
Resume Building
LinkedIn setup, contact hacks, and junior interview prep.
Syllabus Details — Module by Module
Core topics covered:
- Differentiating Personal, Real, and Nominal accounts
- The Three Golden Rules of Accounting
- Understanding debits and credits posting
- Money Measurement, Business Entity, and Going Concern concepts
- Adjusting entries: Accrued Income vs Accrued Expenses
- Understanding journal entries and ledger formatting
- Preparing a basic Trial Balance and identifying common errors
- Handling bank reconciliation statement (BRS) concepts
Core topics covered:
- Tally Prime installation and dashboard navigation
- Creating accounting company profiles in Tally Prime
- Creating Creditors and Debtors ledgers
- Processing basic purchase and sales vouchers
- Contra, Payment, Receipt, and Journal vouchers entry
- GST ledger setup and stock items configurations
- Generating basic inventory and trial balance reports
- Backing up and restoring Tally Prime data files
Core topics covered:
- Understanding Direct Taxes vs Indirect Taxes
- History, purpose, and structure of GST in India
- CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST application parameters
- How to find current GST tax rates for goods and services
- Format and details of a 15-character GSTIN
- GST registration threshold rules (without volatile limits)
- Taxation rules for interstate vs intrastate supplies
- Concepts of Output Tax, input tax credit, and tax saving
Core topics covered:
- Introduction to the official GST portal dashboard
- Searching taxpayer details using GSTIN or PAN card
- Steps for GST registration on the live portal
- Filing Nil GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns
- Preparing Outward Supply (GSTR-1) data
- Understanding GSTR-3B summary structures
- Composition scheme basics (CMP-08 payment statement)
- Checking current credit balance in the Credit Ledger
Core topics covered:
- Who is an Assessee under the Income Tax Act
- Understanding Assessment Year (AY) vs Financial Year (FY)
- Differentiating exemptions under Section 10 vs general deductions
- Comparing the Old and New Tax Regime structures
- Basic tax rates structure for resident individuals
- Determining residential status for tax liability
- Overview of tax rates for partnership firms and companies
- Introduction to tax planning and tax saving strategies
Core topics covered:
- Basics of computing Salary Income and allowances
- Understanding House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculations
- Overview of the official Income Tax portal interface
- Registering PAN profiles on the official IT portal
- Downloading and understanding Form 26AS for TDS records
- Accessing the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and TIS
- Basics of filing ITR-1 (Salary/Pension Income)
- Understanding the purpose and structure of Form 16
Core topics covered:
- The basic concept and purpose of TDS in India
- How TDS deductions work for salaried and contractual payments
- Common TDS rate structures for basic services
- Calculating TDS deductions based on standard thresholds
- Steps to verify TDS credits online via the tax portal
- Understanding TDS certificates (Form 16A)
- Claiming tax refunds through TDS credits
- Basics of checking TDS return filing due dates
Core topics covered:
- Understanding the basic concept and necessity of E-Way Bills
- Minimum distance and value requirements (without volatile limits)
- Step-by-step registration process on the official EWB portal
- How to generate a standard online E-Way Bill
- Editing and updating transporter details
- Procedure for canceling an E-Way Bill
- Understanding the validity period rules of EWB
- Overview of tax evasion precautions (tax chori prevention)
Core topics covered:
- What is an MSME and who is eligible for registration
- The benefits of registering a business as an MSME
- Navigating the official Udyam Registration portal dashboard
- Step-by-step Udyam registration process using PAN/Aadhaar
- Selecting correct National Industrial Classification (NIC) codes
- Printing the official MSME Udyam certificate
- Verifying Udyam certificates online on the portal
- Updating MSME profile data and resolving grievances
Core topics covered:
- Understanding the closing procedures of the accounting cycle
- Analyzing and reviewing income & expense ledgers
- Adjustments for depreciation and bad debts provisions
- Verifying and closing bank reconciliation statement discrepancies
- Basic grouping and formatting of Trial Balance reports
- Overview of a Profit and Loss Account structure
- Overview of a Balance Sheet format (Assets vs Liabilities)
- Step-by-step preliminary financial statement finalisation
Core topics covered:
- Understanding MS Excel cell structures and sheets management
- Essential keyboard shortcut keys for rapid data entries
- Formatting numerical data, percentages, and decimals
- Special Paste options and data grouping methods
- Writing and implementing basic Excel formulas (SUM, AVERAGE)
- Introduction to the VLOOKUP function applications
- Implementing basic and advanced data filtering
- Introduction to Pivot Tables for financial reports grouping
Core topics covered:
- Drafting official letters and cover letters in MS Word
- Formatting text: line spacing, alignment, and fonts in Word
- Creating and custom designing tables for data entries
- Inserting shapes, icons, and bookmarks in MS Word docs
- Designing simple professional slides in MS PowerPoint
- Formatting PPT slide layouts and choosing background variants
- Implementing slide transitions and animation timing
- Exporting Word documents and slide presentations as PDFs
Core topics covered:
- Writing standout resumes (CVs) for accounting roles
- Writing specialized emails and cover letters to recruiters
- Optimizing profiles on standard job portals (Naukri, Indeed)
- Setting up a professional LinkedIn profile from scratch
- Contact hacks: strategically connecting with hiring managers
- Harnessing LinkedIn search filters to find active openings
- Preparing answers to common interview questions
- Smart tips for making a strong impression in interviews
Courses are continuously updated — new videos are added whenever tax laws or portals change. The complete, current module list is maintained in the Smartious app.
Who is this course for?
The Accounts & Taxation Foundation Program (AFTP) is designed specifically to offer a structured, beginner-friendly entry point for:
- • B.Com, BBA, and MBA freshers seeking clear baseline understanding of portals.
- • Non-commerce stream learners looking for a career transition into finance.
- • Students on a tight budget who cannot afford heavy upfront professional course fees.
- • Undergraduates after Class 12 testing out accounting before choosing advanced paths.
- • Junior office assistants looking to secure basic certifications to support their CV.
- • Anyone seeking a low-cost, structured alternative to scattered, uncertified videos.
Foundation ₹299 vs CPATP — which should you choose?
Both options are designed to offer high-quality professional learning, but they target different career stages:
Foundation Bundle (AFTP)
- • Covers 13 beginner-level courses
- • Includes standard completion certificate
- • Designed to build basic fundamentals
- • Ideal for B.Com freshers on tight budgets
- • Direct price of just ₹299
CPATP Program
- • Covers 25 advanced practical courses
- • Includes 18 CA-signed credentials
- • Taught on live portal setups with client data
- • Includes personal mentorship by CA Piyush Gupta
- • Pricing starts from ₹9,900
Frequently Asked Questions
The most affordable structured option is CA Piyush Gupta’s ₹299 Accounts & Taxation Foundation Program (AFTP). For ₹299 you get 13 beginner courses covering the basics of accounting, GST, Income Tax and Tally, plus a completion certificate, all in Hindi online. It is far more useful than scattered free videos because the topics are sequenced for beginners and you finish with a certificate you can show to employers.
Yes. Free videos are unstructured and rarely give a certificate. For just ₹299, this Foundation program gives you a sequenced beginner path through accounting and taxation basics and a course-completion certificate. It is also the foundation of the advanced CPATP program by CA Piyush Gupta, so when you’re ready to go further, your starting point already fits the bigger path.
Anyone can take it. There is no eligibility barrier — students from any background, commerce or non-commerce, can start after Class 12, whether undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate. It begins from the absolute basics like debits, credits and the fundamentals of GST and Income Tax, so a complete beginner can follow it comfortably in Hindi, at their own pace.
Yes — the Foundation program includes a course-completion certificate for the 13 subjects, which you can use when applying for junior accounting jobs. Note that the 18 individually CA-signed certificates are part of the advanced CPATP program, not the ₹299 bundle. The Foundation certificate proves you’ve completed the fundamentals.
The Foundation bundle (₹299) covers 13 beginner courses and is meant to help you build fundamentals and get a first junior job. CPATP (from ₹9,900) is the advanced program — 25 practical courses with 18 CA-signed certificates — designed to make you an independent tax accountant. The Foundation is literally the beginner base of CPATP, so most students start here and upgrade later.
The 13-course content is identical. The ₹299 plan gives 2 months of access; the ₹499 plan gives 1 full year. If you want more time to finish and revise, the ₹499 one-year option is better value. Both include the completion certificate.
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