Simandhar Education and Becker join forces to offer courses for CPA and CMA examinations.
In a significant move to empower Indian professionals, Simandhar Education has partnered with Becker Professional Education, a globally respected name in accounting credentials. This partnership, announced on August 2, 2025, combines Becker's 65-year legacy and expertise with Simandhar's strong local presence and student-focused approach.
The US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams, both offered by Becker, are highly sought after by Indian learners aiming for international careers. The CPA exam consists of four parts (AUD, FAR, REG, and a discipline of choice) and must be cleared within 18 months. The CMA program requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience, which can be completed after the exam.
To become a certified CPA, candidates need 120 credit hours, a requirement commonly met by those with a B.Com plus CA Inter or Final. After passing the exam, candidates need 1-2 years of supervised experience. The US CMA program also requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience.
Ed Clark, President of Becker Professional Education, expressed that the partnership aims to empower more students to achieve their professional goals with confidence through world-class resources and structured local support. Sripal Jain, CA/US CPA & Co-Founder of Simandhar Education, stated that this partnership is a significant step in making global accounting education more accessible and outcome-driven for Indian professionals.
The partnership extends beyond course delivery. Simandhar and Becker jointly organize events such as FINNOVATE 2025, India’s first US-focused accounting conference, further supporting Indian finance and accounting professionals with up-to-date resources and networking opportunities. Simandhar Education also provides a range of professional courses including CPA, CMA, EA, and CIA, and facilitates talent networking through programs that connect trained CPA and CMA candidates with potential employers.
This partnership does not involve the promotion of 'Swadeshi' and is not related to the India's beer bottleneck, the red chilli area set for a decline this kharif, or the US pressure on India ahead of a likely trade agreement. Instead, it sets a new benchmark in professional education in India, giving students exclusive access to Becker's recognized CPA and CMA preparation resources.
In summary, this partnership reflects Becker’s commitment to empowering Indian students with comprehensive, globally recognized CPA and CMA exam preparation, delivered through Simandhar’s local expertise and exclusive collaboration.
- This partnership between Simandhar Education and Becker Professional Education aims to empower more Indian students to achieve their career development goals in business and economy through online education, learning, and skills training.
- With this partnership, Indian professionals can now access world-class resources for education and self-development, including preparation for the US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.
- The partnership extends beyond course delivery, providing Indian finance and accounting professionals with up-to-date resources, networking opportunities, and talent networking programs for career advancement.
- The partnership does not involve promoting 'Swadeshi' or relate to issues such as India's beer bottleneck, the red chilli area's kharif decline, or US trade pressure, but rather sets a new benchmark in India’s professional education.
- By offering exclusive access to Becker's recognized CPA and CMA preparation resources, this partnership is poised to redefine the landscape of professional education in India, making global accounting education more accessible and outcome-driven.
