US Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) Test Preparation Course

    Open enrollment programme for US CPA aspirants
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    Virtual classroom

    Delivery format

    12 months


    Course duration 

    300+ hours


    Learning Hours

    June 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.

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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

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    100% live instructor-led sessions

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    • 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

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    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


    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

    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
       

    Download brochure

    US Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) Test Preparation Course brochure





     

    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
     

    Programme fee

    Tentative batch will start from June 2025

    Fee for all 4 modules: INR 90,000 plus 18% GST.

    Fee per module: INR 33,750 plus 18% GST

    *EMI options available
     

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