The NorthStar Story: From a Vision to a Global Community
More Than Just a Certification: Your Global Career, Guided by a Mentor.
NorthStar Academy started with a simple observation, India has some of the brightest minds in finance but many get stuck behind the exam wall of international certifications. Traditional coaching centres were treating students like numbers, offering dry, pre recorded lectures with zero personal connection. We decided to do things differently. For over a decade, NSA have been more than just a training institute. They have become a community. Today, they are proud to have mentored over 55,000 students. From our roots in India to a growing presence beyond, Their mission remains the same: To make global finance careers accessible, achievable, and affordable.
At NorthStar Academy (NSA), they don’t just teach accounting and finance, they build the bridge between where you are now and the global career you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you are a college student looking for a head start or a working professional aiming to break into the Big 4, you’ve likely felt the same thing, the world of global certifications like CPA, CMA, and ACCA can feel overwhelming. The textbooks are thick, the exams are daunting, and the American way of explaining things doesn’t always click with the way we were learned in India. That is exactly why NorthStar Academy exists. We are here to simplify the complex, humanise the technical, and ensure that you never have to walk this path alone.
Meet The Mentor – Mr. M Irfat (The God of Costing)
At the heart of NorthStar Academy is the lead mentor, Mohammed Irfat. With over 25 years of experience, Irfat Sir isn’t just an instructor he is a career architect. Known affectionately by students as the God of Costing, his teaching philosophy goes beyond just passing exams. He believes that if you understand the why behind a concept, the how becomes easy. When you join NSA, you aren’t just buying a course, you are gaining access to a mentor who has guided thousands of rank holders and Big 4 professionals. Irfat Sir’s unique Indian friendly approach takes complex US and UK concepts and translates them into relatable, real world examples that actually stick.
NorthStar Advantage
Mentor Led Learning
Simplified, Relatable Content
One on One Doubt Solving
Affordability Without Compromise
A Career, Not Just a Degree: NorthStar Placement Program
They know that a certificate is just a piece of paper if it doesn’t lead to a better life. That’s why the NorthStar Journey doesn’t end on exam day. It ends on your first day at your dream job.
Big 4 Focused Placement Program is designed to take the scary out of the corporate world. They provide:
- ATS Optimised Resumes: They help you build a profile that actually gets past the digital gatekeepers at firms like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.
- Mock Interviews: You’ll practice with mentors who know exactly what Big 4 recruiters are looking for.
- Negotiation Support: When the offer comes in, they help you understand your worth and negotiate a package that reflects your new global credentials.
Today, NSA alumni are working in the highest echelons of finance from US based accounting firms to multinational giants.
Life at NorthStar
Which Path Will You Take?
If you visit the campus or join the digital community, you’ll see something different. You’ll see students celebrating each others wins, alumni coming back to mentor juniors, and a palpable sense of “we’re in this together.”
NSA celebrate every rank holder and every just passed student with the same enthusiasm, because the sacrifice it takes to balance a job, a family, and a rigorous study schedule.
Whatever your goal, we have a tailored roadmap for you:
CPA (USA): The Gold Standard in public accounting.
CMA (USA): The ultimate credential for management and corporate finance.
ACCA (UK): Your passport to a career in over 180 countries.
EA (Enrolled Agent): The highest credential awarded by the IRS for tax experts.
A Message from The Founder
“You are not just preparing for an exam. You are preparing for a global career that can transform your life and the lives of your family. My goal is to ensure that every student who trusts NorthStar Academy has the tools, the confidence, and the mentorship to reach their own North Star'” — M. Irfat