Best CPA Prep Courses (Reviewed By CPA Exam Tutor)
Best CPA Review Courses
In this video, John from Test Prep Insight provides a rundown of the best CPA review courses on the market. He covers the most current ultimate guide to the best CPA prep courses out there and helps viewers make a decision on which one is right for them.
Becker - The Best Overall Course
- Becker is the number one overall course in the CPA review space.
- It offers more study material than any other provider, including 90+ hours of live class work, over 750 on-demand video lessons, close to 10,000 practice problems, top-notch prep books and simulated exams.
- Becker's practice problems are about the most realistic reviewed.
- Video lessons use their prep books as the basis of the video and will generally speaking guide you through the text they show you where to highlight key points.
- For each section of the exam, you get three full-length practice tests with never-before-seen questions that might not sound like anything special but trust me this is a huge advantage.
Gleim - Great Value
- Gleim offers a ton of bang for your buck without sacrificing quality.
- Their standard prep package costs around $2,000 which is about $1,000 cheaper than Becker and can still frequently be found on sale for 10% or more off.
- Bite-size video lessons break down all essential content quickly before diving into helpful example problems to demonstrate concepts being taught.
- Gleim also has an adaptive learning platform that adjusts to your strengths and weaknesses.
Roger - Engaging Lectures
- Roger has engaging lectures that keep students interested throughout their studies.
- They offer unlimited access until you pass guarantee which means if you don't pass an exam section after using their course they'll give you continued access until you do.
- Roger's SmartPath technology is an adaptive learning platform that adjusts to your strengths and weaknesses.
- They also offer a mobile app for on-the-go studying.
Surgent - Personalized Study Plan
- Surgent offers a personalized study plan that adapts to your schedule and progress.
- Their A.S.A.P. Technology assesses your knowledge level and creates a customized study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses.
- Surgent has over 8,000 multiple-choice questions, 400+ task-based simulations, and 350+ video lectures.
- They also offer a pass guarantee which means if you don't pass the exam after using their course they'll give you continued access until you do.
Wiley - Comprehensive Materials
- Wiley offers comprehensive materials with over 12,000 multiple-choice questions, 600+ task-based simulations, and more than 5,000 digital flashcards.
- Their bite-size lessons are designed to keep students engaged throughout their studies.
- Wiley's focus on analytics allows students to track their progress in real-time and adjust their study plans accordingly.
- They also offer a pass guarantee which means if you don't pass the exam after using their course they'll give you continued access until you do.
Best CPA Review Courses
This transcript discusses the top three CPA review courses available in the market.
Gleim
- Gleim is an industry leader when it comes to task-based simulations.
- They offer 1300 task-based simulations to practice on, which are very good.
- Their books have some of the best visuals among all CPA review courses.
Becker
- Becker is the most comprehensive and well-designed course among all CPA review courses.
- It is more expensive than other options but offers a higher chance of passing all four sections on the first try.
- Discounts for Becker can be found online, making it more affordable.
Surgent
- Surgent's AI-driven software analyzes your performance to create a personalized study plan that focuses on areas where you'll get the most lift in the least time.
- They are a great option if you're pressed for time and don't have large chunks to dedicate to studying for the CPA exam.
- Their practice material and explanations are near best-in-class.
Final Thoughts
This section provides final thoughts on choosing a CPA review course.
- After thoroughly testing every major CPA review provider, there are three main options: Becker, Gleim, and Surgent.
- If you're looking for the best overall course and your best shot at passing all four sections on the first try, choose Becker.
- If you're looking for value in terms of price and quality, go with Gleim.
- If you're super busy or have limited time to study, choose Surgent as they offer an efficient way to get to a 75 quickly.
Full Detailed Written Guide
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Conclusion
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Final Thoughts
- The speaker thanks viewers for watching and wishes them luck.
- The video ends with music playing in the background.