Virtual classroom
Delivery format
12 Months
Course duration
300+ hours
Learning Hours
April 2024
Upcoming batch start date
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Sabiha Saroa sabihasaroa@kpmg.com +91 7036406625 |
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 Publication 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
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 recognized by few states as 2 - 3 years of US education
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
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
Curriculum
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) – Term 1
- 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
- Weekend sessions of 32 hours with a teach back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Auditing and attestation (AUD) – Term 2
- 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
- Weekend sessions of 32 hours with a teach back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Taxation and Regulation (REG) – Term 3
- 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
- Weekend sessions of 36 hours with a teach back session
- KPMG in India Prep exam (Adaptive exam 2 & 3) discussion
- Exam ready with KPMG
- Mock exam 1 & 2 discussion
Discipline section – Term 4
- 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
- Weekend sessions of 36 hours 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
Reach out to Sabiha Saroa at sabihasaroa@kpmg.com or call at +91 7036406625 for more details or to know about the enrollment process.
KPMG in India professionals will review your application for eligibility
Programme fee
Batches will start from 20 April 2024
Programme fees: Fee for all four modules: INR 90,000 plus taxes
Fee for each separate module: INR 33,750 plus taxes
*No cost EMI options available