US CPA Fees in India

 

Pursuing the US CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification from India involves several types of fees, including application, exam, and licensing charges, as well as optional costs for coaching or review courses. Here's a breakdown of the main expenses:

1. Credential Evaluation Fee:
   Indian candidates must get their educational qualifications evaluated by agencies like NIES or WES.
   Cost: ₹15,000 – ₹22,000

2. Application Fee:
   Paid to the U.S. State Board when applying to take the CPA exam.
   Cost: ₹7,000 – ₹15,000 (varies by state)

3. CPA Exam Fees:
   The exam has four sections (AUD, FAR, REG, and one discipline under the new 2024 format).
   Cost per section: ₹15,000 – ₹18,000
   Total: ₹60,000 – ₹72,000

4. International Testing Fee:
   Since Indian candidates test outside the U.S., there's an additional international fee per section.
   Cost per section: ₹45,000 – ₹55,000
   Total: ₹1.8 Lakhs – ₹2.2 Lakhs

5. CPA License Fee:
   Once you pass the exams and meet experience requirements, you pay a fee to get licensed.
   Cost: ₹7,000 – ₹18,000

6. Coaching / Review Course (Optional):
   Most candidates opt for CPA review courses like Becker or Wiley.
   Cost: ₹1.5 Lakhs – ₹2.5 Lakhs

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Estimated Total CPA Cost from India

Without coaching: ₹3.7 Lakhs – ₹4.5 Lakhs
With coaching: ₹5.2 Lakhs – ₹7 Lakhs (approx.)