
Veranda Learning has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan-based CPA Excellent Partners (CPAEP) to collaborate on talent development, recruitment and career support for accounting and finance professionals across global markets. According to reports from Business Standard, the partnership aims to strengthen Indo-Japan cross-border talent mobility in the accounting and finance domain and create structured international career pathways for commerce students enrolled under Veranda Learning's commerce vertical. Kensuke Kunimi, CEO of CPA Excellent Partners, stated that the collaboration will help create strong global career opportunities for aspiring accounting professionals, emphasizing their mission to support people in expanding their potential and enriching their lives.
Under the agreement, the two organisations will work together 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. As reported by Business Standard, the collaboration is expected to provide learners access to global job opportunities across Japan and other key markets including Southeast Asia, North America, Australia and the Middle East. Prof. J.K. Shah, Founder of JK Shah Classes, described this partnership as a key milestone in expanding international career pathways for commerce students, noting that by combining Veranda's strong academic ecosystem with CPA Excellent Partners' global expertise, they aim to further enhance professional opportunities for their learners.
Kensuke Kunimi, CEO of CPA Excellent Partners, stated that they 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. According to Business Standard, Mr. Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning Solutions, emphasized that their Commerce vertical has consistently delivered strong academic and career outcomes, with this partnership aligning with their vision of building global learning ecosystems that enable international mobility and industry-aligned talent development in accounting and finance.
Veranda Learning Solutions has demonstrated strong financial performance with an 89% increase in net profit to ₹15.7 crore in Q4 FY26 compared to ₹8.3 crore in Q4 FY25. As reported by Business Standard, revenue rose by 52% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹132.4 crore during the period under review. However, shares of Veranda Learning Solutions fell 1.01% to ₹224.45 on the BSE following the announcement.
The initiative aligns with growing bilateral cooperation between India and Japan in skills development, education and workforce mobility, aimed at facilitating movement of skilled professionals between the two countries. According to Business Standard, Veranda Learning Solutions is a leading provider of educational services in India, offering K-12 education, test preparation, vocational training, and professional certifications. The partnership represents a significant step in expanding international career opportunities for accounting and finance professionals through structured global pathways.