The video provides detailed information about the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification, specifically the USCPA, with a focus on its relevance in India. It covers eligibility criteria, the academic structure consisting of four exams, the on-demand exam format, passing rates, exam windows, and the value and scope of CPA in India and overseas. Additionally, it mentions that CPA in India offers similar career opportunities and salary packages as Chartered Accountancy (CA), while also highlighting the opportunity to become a Canadian CPA after completing the USCPA exams. Finally, it briefly touches on the fee structure, indicating that costs have increased for exam centers in India compared to the US and Dubai.
1. The speaker is Pratham, the co-founder and CEO at Zell, a company that trains candidates in finance and accounting certifications, including CPA [Document 1](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
2. The video is about the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, which is popular in India, especially since 2021 when exams were held in India [Document 1](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
3. The CPA exam is equivalent to the Chartered Accountant (CA) certification in India [Document 1](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
4. To be eligible for the CPA, one must have completed their graduation and be willing to study further [Document 2](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
5. The CPA academic structure comprises of four exams: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Audit, Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), and Regulation [Document 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
6. The exam duration for CPA varies between 6 to 12 months, with a maximum of 18 months. The passing rate of CPA globally ranges from 45 percent to around 55 percent [Document 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
7. The CPA exam pattern includes 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 50 case studies, all out of a 100-mark paper [Document 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
8. In India, a CPA is considered equal to a Chartered Accountant, and candidates can work in companies like Big Four, Apple, Amazon, Infosys, and Reliance [Document 4](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
9. The fee structure for the entire CPA program in India is approximately three and a half lakhs rupees, which includes body fees, training fees, and study material costs [Document 5](https://www.stackoverflow.com).
10. To obtain a CPA license, one must work for a year in the field of finance and accounts [Document 6](https://www.stackoverflow.com).