Last Updated: Greetings Future CPA! My name is Bryan Kesler, and I am a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of North Carolina.

The ONLY reason I passed the CPA exam, is because I found the best CPA course for me based on my study personality. I want to help you do the same. Every CPA prep course company is going to claim to have the best CPA course, but the reality is that they all borrow from the same source material. This is why understanding HOW each CPA review course presents the material is crucial to you passing the CPA exam. Don't just pick the most expensive (or cheapest) CPA review because choosing the wrong CPA prep course can be costly and you could waste hundreds of study hours (and I would know because I picked the wrong one. More on that later).

Puerto Rico Division. Becker CPA Review. Expanded career options, both locally and internationally. • Provides professionals with greater earning potential. • Candidates can prepare for and pass the US CPA Exam in 6 to 18 months. Passing Rates – 2010. Second Q Third Q.

Once you have found the right CPA course for you based on the chart below be sure to check out the CPA review discounts for your course! Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a referral fee if you decide to invest in a course listed below.

Please understand that I have personal experience with all of these courses and used 2 of them to pass the CPA exam, and I recommend them because I know that they will help you do the same, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please only use my links if you feel that I have helped you in your review course decision. Also note that the coupon codes listed on this page may or may NOT have an expiration date. However the coupon codes offered are constantly changing so assume they won't be available forever. RANKING #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 STRONGEST FEATURE(S) Most CPA Exam Questions & Bite Sized Lessons Most Entertaining Lectures Best Multiple Choice Analytics Best Adaptive Learning Technology Best Community Features Best Customer Service PRICE (AFTER DISCOUNTS) $2,450 $1,960 $2,095 $1,886 $1,599 $1,279 $2,299 $1,839 $1,049 $699 $1,199 $1,019 DISCOUNTS Save Up To $367-$490 Save Up To $209-$869 Save 20% ($320) Save Up To $459-$1,000 See Current Discounts Save 15% ($180) IDEAL STUDY PERSONALITY TYPE For future CPAs who like constantly rotating between lectures, reading text and multiple choice. Folks who get bored in class easily and need an engaging lecturer to keep things entertaining.

Ideal for self-studiers who are motivated and learn best by in-depth CPA test prep textbooks and multiple choice. Ideal for candidates who want a guided learning experience based on multiple choice questions. Ideal for CPA candidates who learn from video lectures and text and need support directly from instructors. Ideal for CPA candidates who learn from video lectures and text and need support directly from instructors. If I had to retake the CPA exam again then I would without a doubt choose Wiley CPAexcel's CPA preparation program. Wiley CPAexcel has everything you need to pass the CPA exam and more.

Based on my experience using their CPA study software, CPA exam mobile apps, Wiley CPA online test bank, and printed/electronic flashcards, Wiley CPAexcel helps you study smarter based on your study personality. The shining feature of Wiley CPAexcel is that they understand you don't have time to sit through 3-4 hour lectures. They split up all of there video lectures into 'bite-sized' increments and give you the ability to access their course via smart phone or your computer and it all stays synced up so you can truly study anywhere at anytime.

Lastly, the best feature of all three products offered by Wiley CPAexcel (includes Silver, Video Gold Medal, and Platinum) is that their course does not expire until a year after you pass! Frequently Asked Questions About Wiley CPAexcel Q: Does unlimited access until I pass really mean unlimited? I confirmed with Wiley CPAexcel that every year they send you an email asking if you still need access to their online CPA course and CPA study guides and they automatically renew your access until you pass. I love it with courses stand behind their product. Q: Does the Wiley CPAexcel mobile app sync with the computer software?

A: Absolutely! Wiley CPAexcel just upgraded their Android and iPhone apps to do just this. They hands down have the best smart-phone app in the industry for CPA candidates on the go. Are you like me and lose focus within 5 minutes of watching an accounting lecture? You need to consider using the 'Roger Method' to keep you focused and on track. Roger Philipp, CPA of Roger CPA Review mixes the best teaching style and useful mnemonics I have seen in any CPA review course. Roger CPA Review has hands down THE most engaging video lectures I have ever seen, and have the unique ability of turn boring CPA exam textbook materials into a format that will peak your interest and keep you focused when you start studying multiple hours per day.

This is not your normal CPA exam prep course. Frequently Asked Questions About Roger CPA Review Q: How Do Roger CPA Review's multiple choice compare to other courses? A: Roger CPA Review now has 6,200+ multiple choice questions with detailed explanations and comprehensive analytics to go with them. Absolutely on par with the other review courses in the industry. Q: What does Roger CPA Reviews customer support look like?

A: Roger CPA Review has actual CPAs on staff to answer your questions and you should receive a response within 24 hours or less. Without Gleim CPA review course, I can honestly say I would not be a CPA today. When my other review course expired, I would not have been able to pass without the help of Dr. Gleim and his team. I found that Gleim CPA Review is best suited for students/professionals who want thousands of multiple choice, the most simulations, a Personal CPA Counselor, and need full access to the course until you pass. Additionally, in 2015, Dr.

Download Jellycar 3 For Android. Gleim has introduced video classroom lectures for all four sections of the CPA exam. With this new addition, Gleim now offers you all of the same features of a $3,400 course, but for a third of the cost! If you learn best by teaching yourself with the help of video lectures and by doing thousands of multiple choice questions then Gleim is without a doubt your best bet. Frequently Asked Questions About Gleim CPA Review Q: Does Gleim CPA Review cover TOO much information? A: Gleim CPA Review does have some of the most in-depth study materials and the 2nd most CPA exam questions, but it's all about how YOU utilize their course.

Gleim CPA Review would rather give you everything possible you could need to know and then give you the tools to narrow your focus. Q: What's Gleim's customer support like? A: Gleim assigns you a personal accounting expert that will help you with any questions you may have. Liz Kolar, CPA (25 year CPA exam prep instructor) and Jack Surgent, CPA (leading CPE course provider) have teamed up to create Surgent CPA Review. Surgent's goal is to help you pass the CPA exam by studying 50+ hours LESS than the other linear CPA review courses. They claim to be able to do this by using adaptive learning technology that will create a customized learning experience unique for every student based on his/her previous knowledge of the accounting materials. Sound unlike anything you have read about?

Click the 'Read My Full Review' button below to see if they live up to their claim or watch my full video review of their course below. Frequently Asked Questions About Surgent CPA Review Q: What is this adaptive learning all about? A: Surgent CPA Review utilizes an algorithm to determine what you know and don't know based on your multiple choice answers. In theory this will save you a significant amount of time by helping you focus your time on topics you don't know. Q: Is there an option to NOT use Adaptive learning? A: Not currently, unlike other CPA Review Courses, Surgent CPA Review doesn't have a linear learning plan.

In fact they urge you NOT to read the entire textbook and just rely on your practice exam results to identify what you need to read. Fast Forward Academy has completely redesigned their course for 2018 to better compete with the more well known review courses in the industry.

With 80 hours of brand new video lectures, a new textbook, a new analytics dashboard and a highly integrated community, Fast Forward Academy is shaping up to be a good contender in the future. They don't quite have the reputation of my top 3 CPA prep courses which I believe shows in their pricing (it's the most affordable review course currently available). If you are someone on a very tight budget or looking for something different then I'd recommend giving a try. As a small business owner myself, I know that customer service means everything. I have found that Yaeger provides superior customer service and a comprehensive product that has been proven to give great results.

Yaeger CPA review is now based completely on the new AICPA blueprints in it's 100+ hours of video lectures, nearly 5,000 multiple choice & 110+ simulations. Yaeger is currently the most affordable course that includes full video lectures so if you are on a budget they are certainly worth checking out. Frequently Asked Questions About Yaeger CPA Review Q: Is Yaeger CPA Review going out of business? I confirmed with their team that they are in this for the long haul and have opened back up for business stronger than ever with a brand new adaptive learning multiple choice test bank and updated 2017 lectures. Q: Is Yaeger CPA Review Mobile ready?

A: Yaeger CPA Review has a mobile app for flashcards and you can access the course software via your mobile browser. This isn't ideal but it still works when you are on a time crunch! Becker CPA Recommendation: My personal story with Becker CPA. Based on my experience with Becker, just like every other CPA review course, they have a very specific target audience. You need to be 100% sure that Becker is going to work for you before investing $3,000+.

My Recommendation: Before you go out and invest in Becker, I would recommend giving the free trials from Wiley CPAexcel, Gleim CPA Review or Roger CPA Review a try to ensure that you go with the course that matches how you learn best. These three courses offer basically the same product as Becker CPA but present the material in a more efficient way (in my opinion) and are much more affordable. Link: Link: Link: If you are totally set on trying out Becker, then don't make the same mistake I did and perform Becker's multiple choice questions over and over again. I would make another small investment in purchasing individual multiple choice test banks from either Gleim or Wiley. I would not be a CPA today if I had not done this. ExamMatrix is one of the leaders in innovative CPA studying technology. They have licensed their multiple choice to companies such as Surgent Kolar CPA Review and Ninja CPA Review who have built their courses around ExamMatrix's Adaptive Learning Software.

In the past 11 years ExamMatrix honed their review course analytics to be some of the most effective and efficient in identifying your areas of weakness and strengths. With this 'adaptive learning technology' their goal is to eliminate any unnecessary studying of topics that you have already mastered. It may surprise you to hear that ExamMatrix does not have any video lectures, which may seem like a radical change to the standard CPA review course model.

That being said, I still think that some of you may find ExamMatrix to be a good fit for your study schedule. My Steve Martin MDS CPA Rating Summary Steve Martin has developed a comprehensive in-house CPA review course that I believe has potential to become one of the better review courses currently available. Especially if you live in Ohio and are able to attend Steve's live courses which are where his course is at its best.

His online course lacks a good tracking system to monitor your multiple choice progress which puts it behind many of the other review courses, but Steve has still taken the best parts of Becker and condensed them into 72+ hours of lectures and 5,000+ multiple choice. BONUS: I had an opportunity to interview Steve and I really think you will enjoy our conversation.

Didn't Make My Top 9. And Why I want you to know that these courses exist, and why I didn't include them These courses are also offered but did not make my Top 9 CPA Review Course list. Refer below for my assessment of the pros and cons of each course and my determination for why they don't get ranked above. #10: Ninja CPA Review Ninja CPA Review is currently run by Jeff Elliott of Another71.com (most popular CPA exam forum). The Ninja CPA Review product line contains study notes, audio notes, and a test bank of 6,500+ multiple choice and 200+ simulations powered by the ExamMatrix test engine.

After reviewing the products offered I absolutely recommend them for any candidate who needs some extra study supplements or fresh multiple choice (see supplements listed below), but at this time can't recommend Ninja CPA review as a primary CPA review course when compared to Roger CPA review, Wiley CPAexcel or Gleim CPA Review. #11: Kaplan CPA Review Was purchased by in 08/2015. #12: Bisk CPA Exam Review Is an American CPA review course that has been discontinued as of 03/2016, but was just purchased by Another71.com. Not sure what is going to become of this course in the future, but will keep my eye on it.

After reviewing Lambers the course is not up to par compared to the other CPA review courses available. CPA Exam Test Banks are an essential part of any CPA candidates journey to passing the CPA exam. I personally would not be a CPA today if it wasn't for the fresh multiple choice that Gleim CPA Review offered and here's why. I had already gone through my entire primary CPA review course twice before it expired and here's what happened. I had memorized all the answers to the multiple choice questions. It gave me a false confidence that I 'Understood' the material but the reality was that I had just memorized which option was correct.

Telecharger Crack Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2013. So instead of renewing my primary CPA review course I invested in a CPA exam test bank with fresh multiple choice questions. This way I was truly testing myself on the material instead of just regurgitating what I had memorized. Here are some of the BEST CPA exam multiple choice test banks for CPA candidates currently available. CPA exam pre-made flashcards save time. Creating your own flashcards might feel like you are accomplishing something but the reality is that it's busy work that is inefficient compared to answering multiple choice questions. The best part of pre-made flashcards is that you know that the material on them are important and likely to be tested.

When you make your own it could be on a topic that is rarely tested. If you CPA review course offers pre-made flashcards absolutely use them, if not then these options can work for you as well. CPA Exam Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Know I'm Picking The RIGHT CPA Review Course? There are six questions you need to be asking yourself before investing in a CPA Review Course.

• Does it match my CPA exam Study Personality? • Does it have enough CPA exam study material to help me pass?

• Will the material hold my attention? • Do the materials fit together? • Can the CPA course be tailored to fit my life? • Does the CPA review course stick with me until I pass? Is Becoming A CPA Worth It? There are that will absolutely help your career. I personally added $25K to my annual salary within 2 years of passing.

But also caught the eye of a Big Four Firm after working a year and a half in a dead end job. Now with that being said, yes, CPA review courses are very expensive, but as you can see the future results greatly outweigh the current investment you will need to make. How Do I Sign Up For The CPA Exam? First step is to determine. Unfortunately this is a bit of a complicated process. There are different education, age, and residency requirements that you need to understand.

Once you qualify you can send your application and apply for your notice to schedule. Once you have a NTS, it's time to invest in a CPA course.

What Is The Best Order To Take The CPA Exam? There really is. I recommend starting with the section you feel the most confident on. If all else fails, start with FAR because it covers the most amount of material and will be a good starting point for you to then jump to. It's important to note that I do recommend that you sign up for your first section before investing in a CPA prep class. What Is The Most Expensive CPA Review Course?

Becker CPA Review Course is the most expensive CPA Review Course at $3,393. What Is The Cheapest CPA Review Course?

Fast Forward Academy is the most affordable CPA Review Course at $892. However I do not recommend investing in a CPA Review Course because it is the cheapest. Focus on finding the CPA Review Course that maximizes how you learn best so that you can pass the CPA exam on your first try. Which CPA Review Course Is Best For College Students? College students who have a strong understanding of accounting material should use either Roger CPA Review, Gleim CPA Review or Wiley CPAexcel. I strongly urge you to try each CPA Review Course separately so that you can determine for yourself which one is best for how you learn.

There are links to all the free trials on this page. Wiley CPAexcel vs Becker CPA Review Wiley CPAexcel is ideal for CPA candidates who don't like doing the same task for extended periods of time.

CPAexcel breaks up the lectures, text and multiple choice into bite sized chunks so you are constantly rotating between CPA study activities. Becker CPA Review has a rigid system of watching 2-4 hour lectures then reading the text and then answering multiple choice in big chunks. Roger CPA Review vs Becker CPA Review Both Becker CPA Review and Roger CPA Review focus on teaching you primarily with video lectures. Becker CPA Review's lecturers tend to be very dry and not entertaining, but if you have a decent attention span get the job done.

Roger CPA Review on the other hand is extremely engaging and entertaining and makes dry accounting topics interesting. I recommend Roger CPA Review of Becker CPA Review if you have a short attention span and don't like 2-4 hour lectures. When Are CPA Exam Scores Released? CPA Exam scores are released on a set schedule. Based on when you sit for the exam. I Just Failed The CPA Exam. Failing a section of the CPA exam is almost a 'rite of passage' as 80% of CPA candidates fail at least once (per Going Concern).

The key to surviving is to brush it off and focus on determining what went wrong and improving. DISCLAIMER Bryan Kesler passed the CPA exam on 8/5/2010 and is currently licensed in North Carolina. This website is only for general advice - it should not be construed as professional, legal, or accounting advice. Also assume that any link on this site is an affiliate link and that at no extra expense to you, I (Bryan Kesler) will receive a small commission if you make a purchase. Please only use my affiliate links if my reviews have helped your purchasing decision.

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