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Globally Recognised Certification

Career Opportunities in India and abroad

CTC Range - INR 12.50 to 20.50 lacs

Free Placement Bootcamp

With an extensive decade of experience, Imarticus Learning is your ultimate ally to prestigious accounting careers in India. Our tailor-made US CPA certification course fast-tracks success, seamlessly complementing your existing education. Join us to secure top-tier positions in India's thriving job market and achieve your CPA aspirations in just under 12 to 18 months.

FAQs

The CPA Exams are administered by AICPA, the world & largest accounting body. AICPA offers membership to all aspirants who successfully clear all 4 CPA exams. CPA license, however, is issued by the 55 state boards of accountancy of the US that are part of NASBA. Each state board has different eligibility criteria that the aspirant needs to meet to take the US CPA exams.

Master Degree in any of the streams of Commerce, Accounting or Finance
An aspirant needs 120 credits to take the US CPA exams and 150 credits to get his CPA license
It’s considered that one year of University education in India is equal to 30 credits of US education
In some cases, first division graduates of a three-year degree from NAAC-A accredited universities of India are qualified to take the US CPA exams too. To know your eligibility please click here (Add link to the calculator)

Conquering the 4-Part CPA Exam

CPA Exam timeframe: Pass all four parts within 18 months from 1st pass

Experience: Gaining Qualified Work Experience

CPA work experience: Minimum 2 years (20,000 hours) in the accounting & finance domain

Feel free to use our CPA eligibility calculator to check if you are eligible or not.

Yes, you can pursue a CPA after completing your BCom degree. This is one of the minimum requirements for CPA eligibility.

A CPA Exam requires 120 credits or a B.Com degree from a recognised university.
US CPA License: Requires 150 credits, can be fulfilled with B.Com + M.Com/MBA or B.Com + CA/CS/CWA

You can also check your eligibility through our CPA exam calculator

It is subjective. The difficulty of the CPA exam versus the CA exam depends on individual factors. Some may find CPA harder due to U.S. accounting regulations, while others may find CA exams challenging due to depth and complexity. Both require dedication and preparation to pass.

It is allowed to retake the exam for any failed section without any limit on the number of attempts. After clearing a section, you are required to pass the remaining sections within 18 months.

The CPA Exam consists of four papers - three four-hour Core papers and one four-hour Discipline paper of your choice.

The Core papers include:

Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
Taxation and Regulation (REG)

On the other hand, the Discipline paper consist of:

Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR)
Information Systems and Control (ISC)
Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)

You have to choose one of the above discipline papers.

CPA eligibility for Indian students is:

The student must have completed a bachelor's degree in commerce and accounting with a minimum of 60% marks.
Additionally, those with CA, CMA, and CS degrees are also eligible to appear for the CPA exam.
However, Indian students must complete additional coursework in accounting and related subjects to meet the requirements. These courses typically cover financial accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, and management accounting. By gaining knowledge in these areas, students can strengthen the foundation required for the CPA designation.