Icfai University launches CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Program

Opens exciting career growth opportunities for Accounting, Auditing and Taxation Professionals

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura announces the launch of the 'Certified Public Accountant' Program (CPA).

The CPA Program is a unique postgraduate program which provides latest tools and techniques in accounting. The Program covers interdisciplinary insights into accounting, auditing, taxation and laws & regulations for developing holistic perspectives. The program has deepened insights into practical applications of accounting in a dynamic business environment.

The CPA Program follows distinctive but inter-related approaches:

- Basic Knowledge aimed at improving students' understanding of certain fundamental phenomena and relationships underlying the changing world of accounting.

- Tools and Techniques are required to equip students improve their analytical ability and power of integration and synthesis.

- Application Areas linking the theoretical studies to the practical problems faced by professional accountants.

- Professional Ethics aimed at inculcating in the students an ethical approach in their professional interactions and a sense of personal, corporate, and social responsibilities

Focus Areas
The Program has five focus areas:

- Accounting
The program covers the modern accounting practices and skills that are required in today's complex business environment. This enables businesses to take economic decisions and plan their activities effectively. It also helps professional accountants to be forward-looking, shifting their priorities from analyzing past events to acting as strategic partners, advisors and information providers.

- Auditing
The recent thrust on corporate governance and the adoption of computers by enterprises have not only revolutionized accounting practices but also impacted an auditor's ability to perform effectively. This program imparts the necessary knowledge and skills required in performing the audit function effectively in this changed environment.

- Taxation
The program is designed to update the student on the tax treatment of business entities. The various tax laws and tax planning considerations are dealt in detail.

- Laws and Regulations
The understanding of finer aspects of business laws and judicial precedents help managing business situations better in today's environment of liberalization and globalization. The program provides an understanding of the business laws and also the Indian and global regulatory environment.

- Allied Areas
The allied areas include management accounting, financial management and electives like accounting standards, forensic accounting, management control systems and business analysis and valuation.

Program Structure
The CPA Program is divided into six groups. Each group consists of two subjects. The students of the CPA Program are required to appear for the examinations for the six groups in a sequential manner.

Eligibility & Duration
Graduates and Postgraduates from any discipline are eligible to enroll in the CPA Program. CFAs, CAs, CWAs and CSs are also encouraged to apply. There are no waivers. All applicants are enrolled as private candidates. CPA Program may be completed in a period of 24 months.

Study and Examinations
The CPA Program is based on self-study and examinations. The University provides a detailed study plan and prescribed books specially designed and published by the Icfai University Press, and meant for self-study. The examinations serve to finally assess and certify the students' understanding of the subjects

Career Opportunities
CPAs will have career opportunities in the following areas:
Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Consulting, Management Consulting, Financial Analysis & Valuation, USGAAP and IFRS, Accounting Research, Banking, Financial Service and Insurance, Corporate Sector

Interested candidates may obtain the prospectus from:
ICFAI Branch, Whites Building,
2nd Floor,
550/8 D.B Road
R.S Puram, Coimbatore – 2, Ph: 0422-2541190, 254044, 4366447