In 2025, Indian professionals with a US CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand from top US accounting firms. This boom is not just a fleeting trend — it’s the beginning of a long-term transformation in the global accounting landscape.

As US firms struggle with a severe talent shortage, India has emerged as a strategic hub for skilled accountants, echoing the 1990s IT outsourcing wave. This shift is creating immense career opportunities for Indian students and professionals who are CPA-qualified — and institutions like Simandhar Education are playing a pivotal role in shaping this next generation of global accounting leaders.

The US Accountant Shortage: A Growing Crisis

The United States is currently grappling with a chronic shortage of qualified accountants. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 1.78 million people were employed in the accounting sector in 2024 — a sharp 10% drop from 2019. Retirements of seasoned professionals, coupled with a dwindling interest in accounting as a career path among the younger generation, have created a vacuum in the industry.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) acknowledged the “talent pipeline issue” in a commissioned study that highlighted the lack of fresh talent entering the field. Half of its members are now over 50 years old, and firms like Mattel have reported delays in key filings due to staffing shortages

Why Is This Happening?

• Long working hours and lower pay compared to tech or finance.
• Long working hours and lower pay compared to tech or finance.
• Long working hours and lower pay compared to tech or finance.
• Long working hours and lower pay compared to tech or finance.

India: The New Talent Hub for US Accounting Firms

In response to this crisis, US firms are increasingly turning to India — home to a vast pool of highly educated, English-speaking commerce graduates. This move mirrors the earlier outsourcing boom in tech, when global giants like Microsoft, Walmart, and JPMorgan set up shop in India to access top-tier engineering talent.

Accounting firms are now doing the same. Here’s a snapshot of the recent developments:

• RSM US plans to double its India workforce to 5,000 by 2027.
• Sikich is hiring in India not just for accountants and auditors but also for AI and tech roles to support its digital transformation.
• Moss Adams, CohnReznick, and others are expanding operations rapidly.
• The Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) together employ between 140,000 to 160,000 professionals in India via Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

As Balaji Iyer, Managing Partner at Moss Adams India, notes:

“This could be the breakthrough moment for public accounting firms in India.

Conclusion

The shortage of accounting professionals in the US is creating unprecedented global opportunities for Indian talent — and the US CPA credential is your gateway to this new world.

If you're an aspiring accountant in India, there's never been a better time to invest in your global career. With the right guidance, training, and support from Simandhar Education, you can be part of the new wave of accounting professionals powering the global economy.

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