AP Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service Junior Accountant in various Departments Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the AP Treasuries & Accounts Sub-Service Junior Accountant in various Departments exam typically includes the following subjects:
1. General Studies and Mental Ability
Current Affairs:
- Key events of national and international importance.
General Science:
- Developments in science and technology.
Indian History and Culture:
- Focus on Andhra Pradesh history and culture.
Geography:
- Physical, social, and economic geography of India, particularly Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, reforms, and e-governance initiatives.
Indian Economy:
- Economic planning, development, and reforms, with an emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
Mental Ability:
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation.
Disaster Management:
- Understanding disaster management, vulnerability profiles, and strategies for prevention, mitigation, and response.
2. Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning
Arithmetic:
- Number systems, percentages, profit and loss, ratios and proportions, averages, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance.
Logical Reasoning:
- Sequences, patterns, analogies, syllogisms, and puzzles.
3. Fundamentals of Accountancy
Basic Accounting Principles:
- Introduction to accounting principles, journal entries, ledger postings, trial balance, final accounts, and balance sheets.
Depreciation Accounting:
- Methods of depreciation, and accounting for depreciation.
Inventory Valuation:
- Techniques and methods for valuing inventory.
4. Financial Rules and Codes
General Financial Rules (GFR):
- Overview of financial rules, procedures for handling government funds, procurement, and expenditure management.
Treasury Code:
- Andhra Pradesh Treasury Code, rules for the maintenance of government accounts, handling of cash, and preparation of financial statements.
5. Government Accounting and Auditing
Government Accounting Procedures:
- Understanding the preparation and presentation of government accounts, treasury operations, and budgetary control.
Auditing:
- Basics of auditing, types of audits, audit planning, vouching, verification of assets and liabilities, and preparation of audit reports.
6. Information Technology and Computer Applications
Basic IT Concepts:
- Overview of computer systems, hardware, and software.
MS Office Applications:
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and email management.
E-Governance:
- Digital initiatives in government, online services, and basics of cyber security.
7. Andhra Pradesh Financial Code (APFC)
APFC Overview:
- Rules governing the management of government funds, guidelines for budget preparation, and control over expenditure.
Procedures under APFC:
- Sanctioning of expenditure, management of advances, and control over government finances.
8. Ethics and Integrity
Public Service Ethics:
- Principles of ethics and integrity in public service.
Code of Conduct:
- Understanding the code of conduct for government employees, conflict of interest, and issues related to corruption and bribery.
