Question 1

What is the ICAI AICA certification?

Accepted Answer

AICA (Artificial Intelligence for Chartered Accountants) is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's flagship certification programme that trains CAs to apply AI, machine learning, natural language processing, Generative AI and RPA to audit, taxation and financial reporting. It is delivered in two levels — Level 1 (foundations) and Level 2 (advanced applications including a capstone project). CA Dhaval Kodilkar is a senior faculty member and course architect for the programme.

Question 2

How long is the AICA Level 1 & Level 2 programme?

Accepted Answer

AICA Level 1 typically runs across 8–10 sessions delivered in a batch format (virtual or in-person), followed by an assessment. Level 2 adds deeper hands-on modules — Python for finance, RPA, computer vision, Generative AI in audit — plus a capstone project. Exact duration varies by batch, but most participants complete both levels within 3–6 months on a part-time schedule alongside their practice.

Question 3

Who is eligible for AICA certification?

Accepted Answer

AICA Level 1 is open to members of ICAI (Chartered Accountants) and CA students who have cleared the intermediate examination. Level 2 requires completion of Level 1. The programme is also offered to CPAs and equivalent international qualifications through partner cohorts in Singapore, the UAE and East Africa.

Question 4

What does corporate AI training for finance teams include?

Accepted Answer

Corporate AI training is a bespoke programme — 1-day, 2-day or multi-sprint — designed for finance, audit, compliance and HR teams inside MNCs and mid-market firms. Every engagement delivers at least 5–10 implementable AI use cases mapped to the client's own workflows, hands-on labs on Generative AI and RPA tools, and a follow-up implementation roadmap. Past clients include Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Indian Oil, Eicher, NPCI, HCG Kenya, Cricut Singapore, Galderma AG and Clutterbot New Zealand.

Question 5

Is AI training delivered virtually or in person?

Accepted Answer

Both. AICA cohorts run in-person and virtually across 50+ Indian cities and international hubs (Singapore, Malaysia, Kenya, UAE). Corporate training is delivered on-site at client offices for large teams, and virtually for distributed teams — often combining live workshops with recorded labs.

Question 6

How is training different from generic AI courses on the internet?

Accepted Answer

Every module is designed by a practising Fellow Chartered Accountant and mapped to real finance, audit or tax workflows — not generic tech tutorials. Participants leave each session with implementable use cases (not just theory), backed by CA Dhaval Kodilkar's cost-of-inefficiency framework so that ROI is measurable within the first quarter.

Region	Programme	Scale
Pan-India — 50+ cities	AICA Level 1 & Level 2	10,000+ CAs personally trained
Singapore & Malaysia	AICA / Corporate Training	Multiple batches
East Africa (Kenya)	AI for Finance Professionals	HCG Kenya & Regional CAs
Middle East	AICA / AI Masterclass	Multiple batches
New Zealand	Corporate AI Training	Clutterbot
Switzerland / Europe	Corporate AI Training	Galderma AG

AI Training for Finance Professionals.

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ICAI AICA Certification

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Open Enrolment Virtual Programme

Executive & Board AI Briefing

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