WHAT IS CPA
About the certification
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is awarded by AICPA, USA and is recognised across the US, Canada, Middle East and India. The new CPA Evolution model lets you specialise across accounting, audit, tax or business analysis & reporting.
WHY PURSUE CPA
Benefits at a glance
- Recognised by Big 4 and US-headquartered MNCs globally
- Among the highest paid accounting credentials worldwide
- Eligible to sign US audit reports & tax returns
- Accelerated career path to CFO / Controller roles
- Strong demand from US GAAP / SOX / financial reporting roles
Eligibility
- B.Com (with certification) / M.Com / MBA Finance / CA Inter or qualified CA
- Generally 120 credit hours of education
- 150 credit hours for full licensure
- State board requirements vary, We help you choose the right state
Exam Structure
Core 1 — Auditing & Attestation (AUD)
Audit planning, engagements, evidence, reporting.
Core 2 — Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
US GAAP, financial statements & reporting.
Core 3 — Taxation & Regulation (REG)
Federal taxation, ethics, business law.
Discipline — BAR / ISC / TCP (choose 1)
Business analysis & reporting, information systems & controls, or tax compliance & planning.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Where CPA takes you
Big 4 Audit Associate
US Tax Consultant
Financial Reporting Analyst
Internal Controls Specialist
Forensic Accountant
Corporate Controller
Salary Prospects
Fresher CPA₹9–14 LPA
Mid-level (3–5 yrs)₹16–26 LPA
Senior Manager₹28–45 LPA
Partner / CFO track₹50+ LPA
CURRICULUM
Course outline
MODULE 01
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- US GAAP fundamentals
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Leases (ASC 842)
- Consolidations & Other Financial Statement Items
MODULE 02
Auditing & Attestation
- Engagement acceptance
- Risk assessment & internal control
- Substantive procedures
- Audit reports & opinions
MODULE 03
Taxation & Regulation
- Individual taxation
- Corporate & partnership tax
- Ethics & professional responsibilities
- Business law essentials
MODULE 04
Discipline track
- Business analysis & reporting
- Information systems & controls
- Tax compliance & planning
- State-specific coverage
FACULTY
Learn from the best
Live sessions, mentorship and exam strategy from a practitioner who has trained 17,000+ students into Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 finance teams.
Aayush Bajaj
Founder · CPA Lead
Decade of US GAAP and audit experience; trained thousands of Indian CPAs into global firms.