ACCMAN Finance & Valuation Lab
ACCMAN Finance & Valuation Lab — A Centre of Excellence
The Finance & Valuation Lab at ACCMAN is envisioned as a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence that creates a hands-on, immersive learning ecosystem integrating finance, fintech, valuation and innovation. The Lab enables students to move beyond theoretical concepts and engage in practical, real-world applications.
By providing avenues for advanced financial tools, data analytics and emerging technologies, the Lab is designed to develop industry-ready professionals with strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, strategically aligned with the PGDM/MBA curriculum. It strengthens academic delivery while significantly enhancing employability, industry readiness, admissions appeal and placement outcomes.
"To establish a globally benchmarked Centre of Excellence in finance and valuation, nurturing analytical, innovative and ethically grounded professionals equipped for the evolving financial landscape."
Objectives of the Lab
The Finance & Valuation Lab is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice through experiential learning and application-driven pedagogy. It aims to:
Develop strong analytics and financial decision-making skills
Build expertise in fintech, valuation and financial innovation
Enable understanding of real-world financial systems and markets
Foster data-driven problem-solving capabilities
Encourage innovation within the startup and business ecosystem
Core Exposure Areas
Key Functional Areas of the Lab of the Lab
The Lab is strategically designed into specialised zones to simulate real-world financial environments.
Financial Markets Zone
- Live stock market tracking
- Trading simulations
- Portfolio management practice
FinTech and Analytics Zone
- Data analysis tools (Excel, Python, Power BI)
- Blockchain and digital finance demonstrations
- AI applications in finance
Innovation and Startup Zone
- Idea incubation and mentoring
- Business model development
- Case study discussions
Collaboration and Discussion Zone
- Group work and teamwork activities
- Brainstorming and strategy sessions
- Includes interaction and expert discussions
Academic Integration
The Lab is deeply embedded within the academic framework.
- ✓ Mandatory lab-based learning sessions
- ✓ Live projects, simulations and applied assignments
- ✓ Continuous assessment learning aligned with curriculum
Activities & Programs
The Lab hosts a wide range of high-impact academic and industry-oriented activities:
Stock Market Simulation Competitions
FinTech & Valuation Workshops
Startup Hackathons & Innovation Challenges
Guest Lectures by Industry Experts, CAs & Finance Professionals
Certification Programs for Students, Alumni & Corporate Participants
Industry Internships & Live Project Engagements
Industry Collaboration
To ensure a long-term link between academia and industry, the Lab actively collaborates with:
- Financial institutions
- FinTech companies
- Startups and innovation ecosystems
- ✓ Internship opportunities
- ✓ Live industry projects
- ✓ Corporate exposure and networking
Expected Outcomes
The Finance & Valuation Lab is expected to deliver measurable academic and career outcomes.
Improved placement quality & higher-value roles
Development of industry-ready professionals
Increased student engagement & experiential learning
Enhanced research output & innovation culture
Strong institutional branding & admissions advantage
Strategic Impact
The establishment of the Finance & Valuation Lab represents a forward-looking strategic investment in building a future-ready academic ecosystem. By fostering practical learning, technological adaptability and innovation-driven thinking, the Lab significantly enhances the institution's academic excellence, industry relevance and overall reputation.
Benefits of Finance & Valuation Lab at ACCMAN
The Finance & Valuation Lab at ACCMAN Institute of Management stands as a cornerstone initiative in shaping next-generation finance professionals — analytical, innovative and ready to lead in a dynamic global economy.
Shaping future-ready finance professionals by building a high-impact, application-driven learning ecosystem focused on advanced analytical skills and industry-relevant competencies.
CA Shweta Singh
Head — ACCMAN Finance & Valuation Lab
CA Shweta Singh is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and a Registered Valuer, currently serving as Director at RS Valuation Services. She is an alumna of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, one of India's premier institutions. She also contributes to academia as an Adjunct Faculty with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs for the Valuation Certificate Programme (VCP).
With extensive expertise in corporate valuation, financial modelling, transaction advisory and regulatory frameworks, she brings strong industry insight into academic practice. As the Head of the Finance & Valuation Lab at ACCMAN, she leads the strategic vision of equipping students with hands-on exposure to finance and fintech.
Her leadership plays a key role in mentoring students, fostering research, and strengthening industry integration, ensuring professionals are capable of excelling in dynamic global markets.
Sivam Tiwari
PGDM, ACCMAN Institute of Management
Translating academic exposure to a practical wisdom and effective learning, bridging the gap between live experience and financial knowledge.
Sivam Tiwari is a finance and economics enthusiast currently pursuing his PGDM at ACCMAN Institute of Management. He brings a unique blend of practical industry exposure and emerging financial expertise, having first-hand experience working in financial institutions and corporate environments.
With over four years of experience at Axis Infrastructure, as Asst. Business Driver, capabilities in managing construction operations, budgeting and maintaining accurate financial and expense records. This hands-on experience has strengthened his commercial understanding and his grasp of financial tracking and cost control.
Further extending his expertise, his association with Asher Advisors Private Limited enabled him to gain valuable exposure to advanced advisory operations. He has been actively involved in assessing the market outlook by analysing legal and regulatory frameworks, corporate scenarios and broad market trends.
This sturdy disciplinary balance of academic expertise and effective professional communication makes it the most relevant and timely industry development; quickly developing into the role of an analyst, finance, valuation and innovation experts.