Which course would better wid ca degree

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Swati (Querist)
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02 May 2014 hi
myself supriya gupta
i m a indian charterd accountant..recently m in usa for one year only...i want to know which course i can do from usa so that i get a gud oppurnity in india.i heard about cpa, cfa, ifrs,usgaap,transfer pricing...but i m confused which course would be better for me.plz suggest me the right way..
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Nikhil Kaushik

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02 May 2014 US CPA will help only if you wish to remain in USA/similar countries. CFA has appeal only if you are interested in investment banking.

IFRS/US GAAP and transfer pricing have universal application today. So if you want to come back to India, pick any of the three depening upon your preference. while IFRS/US GAAP are audit side courses, transfer pricing is all about international transactions.

Swati

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25 June 2014 yes i will be coming to India.
Please guide me through the course which will have high with doing it from USA .

Nikhil Kaushik

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25 June 2014 you can cover IFRS and transfer pricing sitting there..

Swati

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28 June 2014 Here there are many college , institute etc to give Transfer Pricing Courses. Does it matter from where we are doing course. if yes then help me in locating those in USA

Nikhil Kaushik

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28 June 2014 institute will always matter. But wont be able to help with locating such institutes in USA.

Swati

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28 June 2014 thanks sir

here is a many institute for transferpricing..due to lack of knowledge i m in a fix..plz help me to choose right insitute like AIDT,iitf,IMF,EY

Asha Kanta Sharma online

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03 August 2025 Hey Supriya! Since you’re a CA currently in the USA and planning to return to India, here’s a quick breakdown to help you choose the best course alongside your CA for good career prospects:

1. US CPA
Best if you want to work in US accounting firms or multinational corporations with a US focus.

Limited direct benefit in India unless working in US-based MNCs or doing cross-border work.

Since you plan to return to India, this may not be the top choice.

2. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Highly valued if you want to enter investment banking, equity research, portfolio management, or finance roles in India.

Globally recognized and boosts your finance credentials.

3. IFRS / US GAAP Certifications
Given India’s increasing adoption of IFRS-aligned Ind AS and many companies dealing with US GAAP, expertise here is in demand.

Good for audit, financial reporting, and multinational companies.

4. Transfer Pricing Certification
Very relevant if you want to specialize in international taxation and cross-border transactions.

High demand in multinational companies, consulting firms, and tax advisory roles.

Recommendation for you:
Since you’re in the USA and plan to return to India, IFRS/US GAAP and Transfer Pricing certifications make a lot of sense — you can do these remotely and they have universal application. If you’re interested in finance/investment roles, CFA is also a strong choice.

Regarding Institutes for Transfer Pricing:
Reputation matters a lot — go for well-known, credible institutes like AIDT, IITF, IMF, EY, or even internationally recognized ones.

Check for course curriculum, faculty, placement support, and alumni network before enrolling.

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