CPA

Yes, CPA course is available in India, it is offered by the following institutes as shown in the table below:

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/counselling body and may vary.

CPA is globally recogniosed professional certificate which can open doors for various avenues, plus it also provides an advanced knowledge of areas such as taxation, audit, and financial planning. Many employers, especially in multinational corporations and accounting firms, prefer or require CPA certification for certain roles.  

These are the accountants who practice in English-speaking countries. CPAs have certified skills in auditing, taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis. They need to complete 40 hours long continuing professional education (CPE) every year based on the state board requirements.

CPAs work in various settings such as public accounting firms, government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organisations. They also offer services like auditing financial statements, financial consulting, tax planning and preparation, and business valuation. 

There is no such fixed duration as the whole CPA journey is about passing the rigourous four-part CPA exam. But if we have to estimate then many candidates take 6 to 18 months to prepare and pass the exams. Even after clearing exams the candidates then need to gain some 2 years of professional experience. 

The CPA (Certified Public Accountant) course is basically a globally recognised professional certification in Accounting and Finance, which is administered by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The CPA course covers various topics such as auditing, taxation, business law and financial accounting.

To do CPA in India you need to follow below steps:

• Meet academic requirements (Bachelor's degree in related fields and 150 hours of college credit).
• Clear the CPA Exam (4 sections including, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Regulation, Business Concepts).
• Gain professional experience of 2 years under a CPA.
• Apply for Licensure from your state's board of accountancy. 

The answer to "How to become a CPA?" is that, first you need a bachelor's degree in Accounting and related filed. Then you need to have a 150 hours of coursework in accounting, business, and related areas. 

After this you need to pass the Uniform CPA Examination and gain two years of public accounting experience.

SQUAD Infotech offers a course called CPA+ that includes all levels of CPA exam including the foundation (Level 1), Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced (Level 3) levels. Students will get assignments for evaluation, work on live projects to practise their acquired knowledge and will also go through mock interviews to be eligible for the placement drive.

CPA US is certificated Public Accountant of US, the eligibility is any degree course in accounting,  taxation and economics specialization with 4 years of University studies is necessary. You can surely opt for the CPA course. You need to opt for MBA for further education to complete the eligibility of CPA.