US Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) Test Preparation Course

Virtual classroom

Delivery format

12 months

Course duration

300+ hours

Learning Hours

12 January 2025

Next batch

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.

US CPA Test Prep Programme - A strategic approach

Get an insight into the US CPA Test Prep Programme on starting a global career as a US CPA

For more details on the programme, reach out to

Sabiha Saroa

sabihasaroa@kpmg.com
+91 7036406625

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Programme highlights

100% live virtual classes
300+ hours of live sessions
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

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Who is this programme for?

Graduates and postgraduates with a degree in finance, accounting or commerce

Semi-qualified or qualified accountants looking to upskill as a global accountant

Working professionals with a background in taxation, auditing, accounting and management consultancy

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

US Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) Test Preparation Course

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

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

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

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Get in touch

For more details about the programme or to know more about the enrolment process, reach out to Sabiha Saroa at Email: sabihasaroa@kpmg.com
Phone: +91 7036406625

KPMG in India professionals will review your application for eligibility

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