Software a ca student should know

1. You should be an expert of Spreadsheet ( MS Excel). You should know analytical functions like linking, comparison of data.You should be an expert of Tally, Quickbooks and other accounting packages.

2. You should also have working knowledge of MS Word, Powerpoint, Feedly (RSS).

3. You should have expert knowledge of using softwares like E TDS. You should have knowledge of using softwares for online submission of various statutory reports, returns.

4. Now comes the part which will give you maximum value addition :

a) You should have working knowledge of SAP for the Manufacturing Industry.

Step-By-Step Instructions/Documentation/User Manual/Guide for SAP

Implementation SAP Documentation by Duke Financial Services. USA

SAP supports most of the core administrative processes of the business, including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, inventory management, payroll, post-award research administration, procurement, and travel reimbursement, The SAP integrated suite includes client/server software (SAP and Business Warehouse) and a web-based component (BPS, iForms, MyResearch, and other HR and financial functions found on the Duke @ Work webpage).

Link for Training : https://finance.duke.edu/systems/training/steps.php

b) You should have working knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One and other such ERPs for the Service Industry.

Here the use of General Ledger becomes very strategic. Receivables, payables and Integrating financial reports are the major functions.These softwares have low functionality for Inventory Management. For Inventory, SAP rules.

Companies like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan use such softwares.

Link for Training via youtube :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jze_rmR4qVs