IPA – Institute of Professional Accountants runs every one of its courses as live online batches, so you can take an online accounting course from anywhere in India with the same syllabus, trainers and certificate as the classroom in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. That covers the six accounting diplomas, from the 5-month Diploma in Taxation to the 18-month diploma, and the short courses in Tally, GST, SAP FICO, payroll, Advanced Excel and more. IPA has taught accounting in Delhi since 2003. It runs 15 courses from a single campus at E-54, Metro Pillar No. 44, Laxmi Nagar, and its trainers, named on the faculty page, are joined by other CA and MBA faculty for specialised sessions. IPA is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 313 reviews on its Google Business Profile (checked 28 September 2026). This page lists every course you can study online, explains how the live classes work and shows how to enrol from another city.
Online accounting course: every IPA course as live online batches
Diplomas come first: they are the longer programmes, and each diploma page states its placement terms. Each course name links to its own page with the full syllabus.
Diploma courses
| Course | Duration | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| ADFA: Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting | 12 months (fast track available) | Diploma placement terms |
| 15-month diploma in accounting and finance | 15 months (fast track available) | Diploma placement terms |
| 18-month diploma in accounting, banking and finance | 18 months (fast track available) | Diploma placement terms |
| 6-month diploma in accounting | 6 months (fast track available) | Diploma placement terms |
| BAT: Business Accounting and Taxation | 8 months (fast track available) | Diploma placement terms |
| Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL) | 5 months | Diploma placement terms |
Other courses
| Course | Duration | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Tally course | 1 month (basic) / 2 months (advanced) | Placement assistance |
| GST course | 2 months | Placement assistance |
| SAP FICO course | 2 months (30 hours) | Placement assistance |
| Payroll course | 3 months (60 hours) | Placement assistance |
| Advanced Excel course | 2 months | Placement assistance |
| ADCA: Advanced Diploma in Computer Application | 6 months to 1 year | Placement assistance |
| Computer course | 3 months to 1 year | Placement assistance |
| Data entry course | 1 month to 1 year | Placement assistance |
| Stock market course | 2 months | Placement assistance |
Fees depend on the batch and the mode you choose: use Know the fees and a counsellor explains the fee for the online batch and the instalment options. The full course list compares the classroom options side by side.
Which online accounting course should you choose?
These are the accounting courses online in India that IPA teaches live. If you are not sure where to start, match your goal to a course below, then open its page for the syllabus and eligibility.
| If you want to | Look at | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Start from bookkeeping and work towards an accounts job | ADFA, the 12-month diploma | 12 months (fast track available) |
| Handle a business’s accounts and tax filing | BAT: Business Accounting and Taxation | 8 months (fast track available) |
| Work on income tax, TDS, GST and returns, or build a tax practice | Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL) | 5 months |
| Learn the accounting software first | Tally course | 1 month (basic) / 2 months (advanced) |
| File GST returns and manage input credit | GST course | 2 months |
| Run a monthly salary cycle with PF, ESI and TDS | Payroll course | 3 months (60 hours) |
| Work on the finance and controlling side of SAP | SAP FICO course | 2 months (30 hours) |
| Build faster reports, Pivot Tables and dashboards | Advanced Excel course | 2 months |
Still comparing? The guide on which accounting course suits a job walks through the options, and the page on becoming a computer accountant in India shows the path from a first course to a first job. If Tally is your starting point, read the free and paid online Tally course guide before you decide.
How does an online accounting course at IPA work? Live classes, recordings and timings
An online accounting course at IPA is a live class, not a video library. A trainer teaches on Zoom at your batch’s time, you practise in the software your course teaches, and you can ask about an entry or a formula while it is on screen. Every lecture is also recorded on IPA’s own LMS, so you can revise a topic or catch up after a missed session. Batches run on weekdays and weekends, with flexible timings depending on your batch, which is how working professionals and homemakers fit a course around their day. The syllabus, the trainers and the IPA certificate are the same as in the classroom at E-54, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. Practice in Tally Prime, SAP, Excel or the GST and income tax portals is guided by your instructor, and you can book a free demo class before you decide.
- Live on Zoom, instructor-led. Each class is taught live by a trainer, so you can ask about an entry or a formula while it is on screen.
- Recorded lectures on IPA’s own LMS. Revise a topic after class, or catch up on the material between sessions.
- Weekday and weekend batches. Timings are flexible depending on your batch, so working professionals can join too.
- Same syllabus and trainers. An online batch covers the course in the same order, with the same trainers, as the classroom batch at E-54, Laxmi Nagar.
- Practical work on your own computer. Accounting is learned by doing entries, so you practise in the software each course teaches, such as Tally Prime, BUSY, SAP, Excel or the GST and income tax portals, and that practice is guided by your instructor.
- The same certificate. Online students receive the same IPA certificate or diploma as classroom students. It is IPA’s own certificate, issued by the institute that teaches you.
- Fees for your batch. IPA gives fees one to one rather than publishing them; ask through Know the fees.
Enrolled students reach IPA’s own LMS, with its recorded lectures, through the Student Login in the site header (lms.tipa.in).
Who is an online accounting course for?
An online accounting course suits anyone who wants a practical accounting skill but cannot, or would rather not, travel to a campus every day. That includes students outside Delhi who cannot find hands-on accounting training nearby, working professionals and accountants who want to add GST, payroll, SAP FICO or Advanced Excel without a commute, homemakers and people returning to work who need to study from home, and small business owners who want to understand their own Tally books and GST returns. Eligibility differs by course and is listed on each course page, so check it before you pick one. Because the classes are live and the batches run on weekdays and weekends, you are not left to study alone from recordings. Online study also saves the daily travel time. The groups below spell out who benefits most.
- Students anywhere in India who cannot find practical accounting training nearby, or who want a diploma from a Delhi institute without moving to Delhi.
- Working professionals and accountants who want to add GST, payroll, SAP FICO or Advanced Excel to the job they already do, without a commute. For many, these are the most useful online courses for accountants.
- Homemakers and people returning to work who need to study from home and rebuild a skill employers ask for.
- Small business owners who want to understand their own Tally books and GST returns.
What do you need to study accounting online?
You need a computer, an internet connection and a regular slot for your batch. Nothing else is required to join a live class, and your counsellor confirms anything specific to your course when you enrol.
- Use a laptop or desktop with Windows, not a phone. Tally Solutions states that TallyPrime can only be installed on Microsoft Windows, so a Windows computer is the simplest way to practise.
- Have a stable internet connection and speakers or headphones. You follow the trainer live on Zoom, so a connection that holds for the class matters more than a fast one.
- Keep your batch slot free. Questions are easiest to ask in the moment, and the batch sets a pace that keeps you moving. Missed a class? The recorded lecture on IPA’s own LMS covers it.
- Follow your instructor’s practice plan. Practice in Tally Prime, SAP and the other software is guided by your instructor.
- Post entries every day. Short daily practice beats one long session a week. IPA’s step-by-step Tally guide is useful between classes.
Online or classroom: which one should you choose?
| Feature | Live online batch | Classroom in Laxmi Nagar |
|---|---|---|
| Where you attend | From home, anywhere in India | At E-54, 3rd Floor, Metro Pillar No. 44, Laxmi Nagar |
| Batches | Weekday and weekend, with flexible timings | Weekday and weekend, with flexible timings |
| Travel | None | A daily trip to the campus |
| Syllabus, trainers, certificate | Same | Same |
| Doubt clearing | Live, during class | A trainer can look at your screen directly |
| Self-discipline needed | Higher | Lower; the room sets the pace |
If you live in or near Delhi, the classroom is usually easier for complete beginners. If you do not, online is the practical route. For help choosing a course, read which accounting course suits a job.
Placement for online learners
Online students get placement support: resume guidance, interview practice and referrals to employers. Each diploma page sets out its own placement terms, and short courses carry placement assistance. Ask the counsellor before you enrol how it works in your city.
How to enrol in an online course
- Choose a course from the tables above, or ask a counsellor to help you choose.
- Get in touch. Call or WhatsApp 9213855555, email email@tipa.in, or use the contact page.
- Book a free demo class to see how IPA teaches before you commit.
- Confirm your batch. The counsellor tells you when the next online batch starts, matches its timing to your day, and explains the fee and how to complete admission remotely.
- Log in and start. Once enrolled, sign in through the Student Login in the site header.
If you are ever in Delhi, the campus is at E-54, 3rd Floor, Metro Pillar No. 44, Laxmi Nagar. Learners in Delhi can compare classroom pathways on the accounting course in Delhi home page.
Common questions about online accounting courses at IPA
What do I need to join an online batch?
A Windows laptop or desktop, a stable internet connection and speakers or headphones for the live class. The section above on what you need to study online has the details, and your counsellor confirms anything specific to your course.
Which IPA courses can I do online?
All of them. Every diploma and short course runs in live online batches as well as in the classroom at Laxmi Nagar, Delhi.
Are IPA’s online accounting classes live or recorded?
Both. Each class is taught live on Zoom by a trainer, so you can ask questions during it, and recorded lectures on IPA’s own LMS help you revise.
Is the online certificate the same as the classroom one?
Yes. The syllabus, trainers and certificate or diploma are the same in both modes.
Can I join from outside Delhi?
Yes. The online batches are for learners anywhere in India.
Which online course should a beginner start with?
It depends on your goal. A beginner who wants an accounts job often looks at the 12-month ADFA diploma, and someone who only wants the software first can start with the Tally course. Check the eligibility on the course page, or ask a counsellor to match a course to your background.
What if I miss a live class?
Every lecture is recorded on IPA’s own LMS, so you can revise a topic or catch up after a missed session. Ask your counsellor how the batch handles doubts between classes.
Which online course is best for a working accountant?
It depends on the gap in your work: the GST course for returns, the payroll course for salary processing, SAP FICO for company ERP work, or Advanced Excel for reporting.
What are the fees for an online course?
Fees depend on the batch, mode and any current offer. Call or WhatsApp 9213855555, or use Know the fees.
Do online students get placement help?
Yes. Online students get placement support. Ask the counsellor before you enrol how it works for the course and city you are in.
Can I try a class before paying?
Yes. IPA offers a free demo class. Call 9213855555 to book one.