Key Event Details

J.K. Shah Classes (JKSC), a Veranda enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan-based CPA Excellent Partners (CPAEP) to collaborate on talent development, talent placement, direct recruitment, and career support for accounting and finance professionals across global markets.

Collaboration Scope

The MoU covers collaboration on curriculum alignment, employer-led skill development, cross-border placement opportunities, digital recruitment access, employer engagement initiatives, and career support services including mentoring, counselling, and interview preparation. The collaboration will cover opportunities across India, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and other global markets.

Strategic Objectives

The partnership aims to strengthen Indo-Japan cross-border talent mobility in the accounting and finance domain and create structured international career pathways for learners enrolled in Veranda Learning's commerce vertical. This enables Indian commerce graduates to access global roles, including opportunities in Japan and other developed markets.

Entities Involved

  • J.K. Shah Classes (JKSC): A Veranda enterprise and part of Veranda Learning's Commerce vertical under the leadership of Prof. J.K. Shah
  • CPA Excellent Partners Co., Ltd.: Japan-based accounting education and career support organization established in 2001
  • CPA KAIKEI GAKUIN: Subsidiary of CPA Excellent Partners, a certified public accountant qualification school that recorded a 66.7% share of certified public accountant exam passers in 2025 with 1,092 examinees passing (approximately two-thirds of all passers)
  • CPASS Career: Job placement and career transition support platform operated by CPA Excellent Partners

Veranda Learning's Commerce Vertical

The commerce vertical brings together premier brands including J.K. Shah Classes, BB Virtuals, Navkar Digital Institute, Tapasya College of Commerce and Management, and Logic School of Management. These institutions deliver comprehensive preparation for CA, CS, CMA, and ACCA programmes and have earned a strong reputation for producing All India Rank holders across professional commerce examinations.

Management Commentary

Mr. Kensuke Kunimi, CEO of CPA Excellent Partners Co., Ltd., stated: "We are pleased to partner with J.K. Shah Classes (JKSC), a Veranda enterprise, and its distinguished commerce institutions to extend high-quality accounting and finance training and career support to a wider international talent base."

Prof. J.K. Shah, Founder of JK Shah Classes, said: "This partnership is a key milestone in expanding international career pathways for commerce students. By combining Veranda's strong academic ecosystem with CPA Excellent Partners' global expertise, we aim to further enhance professional opportunities for our learners."

Mr. Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning Solutions, added: "Our Commerce vertical has consistently delivered strong academic and career outcomes. Partnering with CPA Excellent Partners aligns with our vision of building global learning ecosystems that enable international mobility and industry-aligned talent development in accounting and finance."

Additional Information

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