Simandhar Education has partnered with Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC), Pune to enable undergraduate commerce students to pursue US CPA, CIA and Enrolled Agent (EA) alongside their degree. The collaboration brings professional qualification preparation into the undergraduate journey, giving students the opportunity to work towards internationally recognised credentials while continuing their academic studies.
Under the partnership, Simandhar Education will provide structured preparation for US CPA, CIA and EA through classroom or hybrid modes, depending on cohort requirements. The first batch will follow a conventional classroom format. Students will receive guidance on registration, evaluation and examinations, along with access to Simandhar and Becker LMS platforms, physical professional study material, EA-specific learning resources and test banks.
Sripal Jain, Co-founder, Simandhar Education, said, “Giving students access to these options during their undergraduate years allows them to build specialised knowledge alongside their degree and make more informed decisions about the professional direction they want to pursue.”
The partnership will also focus on moving students from qualification preparation to workplace readiness. Students will receive internship exposure, resume building and interview preparation, along with placement support for those who complete all parts of their respective US CPA, CIA or EA qualification. Students can also opt for additional modules in Practical US Tax and AI for Finance. The partnership also enables students to pursue the AI-CAAP (AI Certified Accounting Associate Professional) programme alongside their undergraduate studies. The programme will equip students with practical accounting knowledge and exposure to AI-driven tools and technologies, helping them develop future-ready skills relevant to the evolving finance and accounting profession.
Prof. (Dr.) Manojkumar P. Devne, principal, SCAC Pune, said, “For commerce students, the undergraduate years are an important stage to understand the professional opportunities that their academic background can open up. Providing access to global professional qualifications alongside the degree gives students an opportunity to explore specialised areas of accounting, finance and taxation much earlier. The combination of academic education, professional preparation and career support can help students make more informed choices about the pathways they want to pursue after graduation.”
