Virtual classroom
Delivery format
12 months
Course duration
300+ hours
Learning Hours
12 January 2025
Upcoming batch start date
For more details on the programme, reach out to: |
Sabiha Saroa sabihasaroa@kpmg.com +91 7036406625 |
Programme overview
KPMG in India’s US Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) Test Preparation Course aims to prepare and support candidates intending to pursue a career as a US CPA.
The course is 100% live online instructor-led taught by KPMG in India faculty. It is powered by Gleim Publications Inc. an eminent and renowned review provider in US CPA test prep content.
Programme highlights
- 100% live virtual classes with doubt clearing support
- 300+ hours taught over 12 months
- Weekend classes and doubt-clearing sessions on weekdays
- 90 hours of workshop sessions, mentoring sessions, and doubt-clearing sessions.
- 1300+ task-based simulations, 10,000 + MCQs, and flashcards
- End-to-end support from KPMG in India on eligibility counseling, test preparation, examination and license, and career development
- Access up-to-date US CPA content from Gleim Publications Inc.
Why enroll with KPMG in India?
Learn accounting from practitioners
- 100% faculty are practicing accountants and finance practitioners from KPMG in India
- Practitioners rely on evidence and past experiences, bringing real-life scenarios to the session
- Candidates learn application of knowledge beyond concepts and theories, which is critical for clearing the US CPA exam
- Attend finance and accounting masterclasses from KPMG global professionals
100% live instructor-led sessions
- Interact with KPMG in India professionals every weekend for 12 months
- Get your questions answered live in additional doubt clearing sessions, mentoring sessions
- Access online recording of live sessions
Proven content from Gleim Publications Inc
- 91% US CPA exam sections passed by Gleim students.
- Content supported with exam simulations, flashcards, and MCQ banks
Masterclasses with KPMG in India practitioners and Gleim Publications Inc instructors
- Attend finance and accounting masterclasses
- Get an overview of global accounting standards and best practices
Who is this programme for?
Graduates and postgraduates with a degree in finance, accounting or commerce
Working professionals with a background in taxation, auditing, accounting and management consultancy
Semi-qualified or qualified accountants looking to upskill as a global accountant
Finance candidates looking to build a career in US-based firms and GCCs
CPA eligibility
For CPA exam you need 120 credits (90 credits (pre-education option))
For CPA license you need 150 credits
- General rule: Every year of university education in India is equivalent to 30 semester credits of US education.
- Using 1 year = 30 credits,
- B.Com From NAAC “A” university with first class = 120 credits*
- B.Com + M.Com/MBA = 90 credits + 60 credits = 150 credits
- B.Com + CA/CS/CWA = 90 credits + 60 credits = 150 credits
CA/CS/CWA is recognized by few U.S. states as equivalent to 2 - 3 years of U.S. education
Learning journey
Eligibility counselling and support
- Eligibility counselling and document verification
- Support with online application for international credential evaluation
Test preparation
- Live sessions on weekends
- Doubt clarification sessions
- Adaptive and mock exam classroom discussions
- Access to printed and digital content
- Access to MCQ banks and practice tools
- Audio and video recordings
Examination and Licensing process
- Examination registration and scheduling process
- Assistance with Ethics examination requirements
- Guidance on work experience eligibility requirements
- Documentation support for NASBA
Mentoring and career development
- Resume building and Linkedln profiling
- Building a personal brand
- Interview preparation and salary
- Negotiations
- Group mentoring
Programme curriculum
Term 1 - Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
- Kick-off
- Weekend session of 48 hours with a teach-back session
- One-on-one mentorship sessions, doubt-clearing sessions
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 1) discussion
- Mid-term review
- 32-hour weekend sessions with a teach-back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Term 2 – Auditing and attestation (AUD)
- Kick-off
- Weekend session of 40 hours with a teach-back session
- One-on-one mentorship sessions, doubt-clearing sessions
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 1) discussion
- Mid-term review
- 32-hour weekend sessions with a teach-back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Term 3 – Taxation and Regulation (REG)
- Kick-off
- Weekend session of 36 hours with a teach-back session
- One-on-one mentorship sessions, doubt-clearing sessions
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 1) discussion
- Mid term review
- 32-hour weekend sessions with a teach-back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Term 4 – Discipline section
- Kick-off
- Weekend sessions of 36 hours with a teach-back session
- One-on-one mentorship sessions, doubt-clearing sessions
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 1) discussion
- Mid-term review
- 32-hour weekend sessions with a teach-back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Application process and programme fee
To register
For more details about the programme or to know more about the enrolment process, reach out to Sabiha Saroa at sabihasaroa@kpmg.com or call at +91 7036406625
KPMG in India professionals will review your application for eligibility
Programme fee
The next batch starts from
12 January 2025
Fee for all 4 modules: INR 90,000 plus 18% GST.
Fee per module: INR 33,750 plus 18% GST
*No cost EMI options available