The Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance at the GCTU Business School has successfully organized a three-day practical training session for its final year students from Thursday, June 19 to Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the GCTU Abeka Campus.
This training programme, organized in partnership with Prymage Consultancy Ltd – an official sales and support partner for the Tally Prime software – aimed to give students hands-on experience with the Tally Prime 5.0 Accounting Software. This was part of the Department’s mission to connect academic learning with real-world industry practices in accounting, inventory management and regulatory compliance.
Speaking at the opening of the programme, the Dean of GCTU Business School, Prof. George Oppong Ampong, highlighted the significance of practical experience in IT-based accounting education. “Knowledge without application is lost,” he remarked. “This training isn’t just about learning Tally Prime; it’s about developing a habit of practical engagement.”
He encouraged students to seize this opportunity and add the training to their CVs, pointing out that employers are increasingly prioritizing practical skills over mere academic qualifications. “Use this knowledge to create real-world solutions. Look around you – think about payroll systems, stock management, assets – and try building something. That’s how you develop your skills,” he emphasized in his closing remarks.
The Head, Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Dr. Emmanuel Atta Kumah Amponsah, echoed the programme’s importance in addressing industry concerns regarding the employability of university graduates. “We hold this annual soft skills training to ensure our students graduate with practical skills that align with industry expectations,” he explained. “As we transition from traditional accounting methods to modern software solutions, this kind of exposure becomes essential.”
He pointed out that Tally Prime 5.0, the software used in the training, includes advanced features such as payroll processing and inventory management, making it valuable, not only for accountants, but for all business professionals. “This gives our students a competitive edge in the job market,” he remarked.
The training was led by Messrs. Enoch Frimpong and Prince Quartey, consultants from Prymage, who expertly guided the students through the various functionalities of Tally Prime. In an interview, Prince Quartey emphasized the training’s goal: “We aim to instill the significance of software skills in our students. Tally Prime is account-based and packed with robust inventory features and mastering it will help students transition to other enterprise systems down the line.”
The sessions covered topics such as data structuring, transaction entry and report generation. “We want students to walk away with proficiency in data capturing, financial reporting, and interpretation – skills that are crucial for making informed decisions in the workplace,” Quartey added.
Over 150 students from various programmes, including B.Sc. (Accounting with Computing), B.Sc. (Business Administration) with options in Accounting, Banking, and Finance and Diploma in Accounting, participated in this valuable training.
The morning sessions on Thursday and Friday targeted regular students, while the Saturday session catered to those in the evening and weekend programmes. At the end of the training, all participants received certificates of participation from Prymage Consultancy Ltd.
GCTU’s initiative is part of a larger effort to weave technology into business education, ensuring that students are not just academically prepared but also ready to tackle the industry challenges ahead.
