India’s First
Australian Accounting
Education Platform
NextGen iQ Academy opens in Bengaluru — delivering practitioner-led, job-ready training for Indian professionals seeking careers in the Australian accounting industry.
NextGen Group, the Australian organisation with over two decades of operations across education, finance, taxation and technology, is proud to announce the official launch of NextGen iQ Academy in India — the country’s first and only dedicated training platform built to prepare Indian accounting professionals for careers in the Australian accounting industry.
The Academy, which commenced operations from its Bengaluru centre in March 2026, marks the beginning of a new chapter in NextGen Group’s mission to bridge knowledge, opportunity and community across Australia and India. With a physical presence now established in India, NextGen iQ Academy is bringing world-class, practitioner-led Australian accounting education directly to Indian learners — on home soil, and at a fraction of the cost of relocating abroad.
A Platform Born from Two Decades of Expertise
NextGen iQ Academy did not emerge overnight. It is the result of over 20 years of on-the-ground experience building and operating accounting practices and training programmes in Australia through Accounts NextGen, NextGen Group’s affiliated Australian Chartered Accountancy firm.
What the Academy brings to India is not a curriculum assembled from textbooks — it is a training model built by practitioners who have worked with, trained and placed accountants in the Australian market for two decades. Every programme, every module and every skill taught at NextGen iQ Academy reflects what Australian employers, KPO firms and accounting practices actually need from their staff today.
“This is the foundation that makes NextGen iQ Academy different from every other accounting training provider in India.”
Why Australian Accounting — and Why Now
The timing of this launch is not coincidental. The Australian accounting industry is experiencing a sustained and significant talent shortage, and Indian professionals are uniquely positioned to fill it. Australian firms are actively building India-based KPO teams to manage tax, BAS, payroll and financial reporting functions — and the demand for trained, job-ready talent in this niche is growing year on year.
The earnings difference alone makes the case compelling:
At the top end of the career trajectory, Australian graduate accountant roles are benchmarked at AUD $57,000 per year — approximately ₹30 LPA equivalent. With NextGen iQ Academy, the pathway to that career does not require emigration, years of uncertainty or an expensive overseas degree.
What NextGen iQ Academy Offers
The Academy’s programmes are comprehensive, practical and designed with one goal: making graduates genuinely job-ready for the Australian accounting market.
Australian Accounting & Taxation
GST, BAS lodgements, income tax returns, payroll processing and SMSFs — the core technical competencies Australian firms need from day one.
Xero & MYOB Certification
Hands-on certification in the two platforms most widely used by Australian businesses. Graduates leave certified and ready for live client environments.
Workplace Readiness
Communication skills, client reporting, workflow management and a practical understanding of how Australian accounting offices actually operate.
KPO Job Simulations
Real Australian client scenarios that provide practical exposure to the kind of work graduates will actually be doing — before they enter the workforce.
Resume & Interview Coaching
Tailored for Australian KPO roles — helping graduates present themselves confidently and strategically to prospective employers.
Direct Placement Support
Introductions to KPO firms serving top-tier Australian accounting practices — a genuine, supported pathway into employment upon completing training.
Who the Academy Is Built For
NextGen iQ Academy’s programmes are designed to serve a broad community of Indian commerce and finance professionals:
- Commerce graduates holding B.Com, M.Com or MBA Finance qualifications looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market
- CA Inter and ACCA students seeking a globally recognised specialisation that opens international career doors
- KPO and BPO professionals in finance-adjacent roles who want to upskill specifically into Australian tax and accounting functions
- Graduates from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with the ability and ambition to build global careers without relocating abroad
- Parents and families seeking credible, accessible international career pathways for their commerce graduate children
A Proven Track Record
The launch of NextGen iQ Academy in India is not an experiment. The model behind it has already been proven across its Australian programmes.
The Academy is a proud partner of Australia’s leading accounting skill bodies and is officially certified with both Xero and MYOB — ensuring that its programmes meet the standards that Australian employers recognise and rely on.
Visit NextGen iQ Academy in Bengaluru
The Academy’s Bengaluru centre is open and welcoming students, professionals and enquiries from across the country.
📍 NextGen iQ Academy — Bengaluru
Expressions of Interest Now Open
Indian accounting professionals and commerce graduates who wish to learn more about NextGen iQ Academy’s programmes, intake dates and placement pathways are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest through the Academy’s official website.
👉 Submit Your Expression of Interest