CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Admission 2026: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Jun 3, 2025 11:12 IST
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CPA Admission 2025 is based on both the exam. Candidates who are interested in Accountancy can apply for this course. Candidates should have UG degree in Accounting or CA/CMA/CS to be eligible for the CPA course. The average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 2,18,000. The exam is held in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Calcutta, New Delhi, Chennai and Trivandrum. The CPA license is a US credential.  

CPA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can see the general outline of the CPA eligibility below:

  • Have a UG degree
  • Complete 150 hours of course.
  • 1-2 years of experience under a CPA.
  • Indian students should be ICAI, ICMAI, or ICSI members. They may also hold an MBA or MCom degree.

How to become a CPA in India?

Candidates can see the steps through which they can become a CPA:

  • Meet the requirements
  • Submit the necessary application forms.
  • Study for the Exam 
  • Schedule the Exam 
  • Take the Exam
  • Obtain Work Experience
  • Obtain Licensure 
  • CPE to Maintain Licensure 

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CPA Exams

Candidates can see the list of exams below:

CPA Paper

Duration 

CPA Course Details

Paper-1

4 hours

Auditing and Attestation (AUD)

Paper-2

4 hours

Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

Paper-3

4 hours

Regulation (REG)

Paper-4

4 hours

Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)

Suggested CPA Course Readings:

CPA Courses

CPA Admissions 2025: Top Entrance Exams Syllabus

Candidates can see exam syllabus below:

Paper

Topics

Paper 1: Accounting

1. Framework of Financial Reporting

2. Accounting for Financial Instruments

3. Accounting for Assets (Tangible & Intangible)

4. Accounting for Liabilities

5. Accounting for Revenue and Expenses

6. Group Accounting (Consolidation)

7. Preparation of Financial Statements

8. Accounting for Leases, Pensions, and Provisions

9. Interpretation of Financial Statements

Paper 2: Business Law

1. Contract Law

2. Company Law and Corporate Governance

3. Securities Law

4. Agency Law

5. Employment Law

6. Consumer Protection and Competition Law

7. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law

8. Taxation Law (Tax Structures, Corporate Taxation, etc.)

9. Intellectual Property Law

Paper 3: Management Accounting

1. Cost Classification and Behavior

2. Costing Methods (Job Order, Process Costing, Activity-Based Costing)

3. Budgeting and Budgetary Control

4. Performance Evaluation and Variance Analysis

5. Financial Decision Making (Capital Budgeting, Investment Decisions)

6. Break-even Analysis and Contribution Margin

7. Pricing Decisions and Profitability Analysis

8. Short-term and Long-term Financial Planning

Paper 4: Taxation

1. Income Taxation (Individuals and Corporations)

2. Taxable Income and Deductions

3. Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST)

4. Tax Planning and Compliance

5. International Taxation and Transfer Pricing

6. Tax Administration

7. Corporate Taxation

8. Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions

9. Taxation of Employment Income

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CPA Admissions 2025: Quick Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for CPA exams:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from sample papers & mock tests
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

CPA Admissions 2025: Application Status

Candidates can see the admission details for CPA below:

Institute

CPA Course Fees

Miles Education CPA Admissions

1.1 L

EduPristine, Mumbai CPA Admissions

1.32 L

Academy of Commerce CPA Admission

NA

Financial Planning Academy CPA Admission

3.5 L

IIKMFE Financial Education CPA Admission

75 K - 80 K

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Popular CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Colleges in India

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Popular Private CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Colleges in India

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To help you with the basic differences between these two, The table's here. Take a look

ParametersCACPA
Full FormChartered AccountantCertified Public Accountant
Duration4.5 - 5 years to complete18 Months approx.
RecognitionGlobalGlobal
Provided ByThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
FocusIndian accounting standards, taxation, and law.US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting

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