Acronyms are great to drop in a conversation where everyone’s “in the know,” but for the rest of us, they can be pretty confusing. So, naturally, a lot of people hear this term out in the wild and wonder: What is a CPA? Luckily, it’s pretty simple; a CPA is just a highly trusted type […]

If you’re curious about joining nearly 700,000 other accounting professionals in the United States, you’re probably just digging into the “how to become a CPA” search results. My goal? Now that you’re here, let’s get all of your questions answered in this article (and avoid that 2 AM Google search rabbit hole).  In this guide, […]

If you’re Googling how hard the CPA exam is, there’s a good chance you’re asking a quieter question underneath it: Am I smart enough to pass this? But let’s be clear: that’s a totally normal thought to have, and I’d bet that almost everyone who considers the CPA wonders the same thing. With those terrifying […]

The CPA exam is no joke—and those ~40% pass rates make that point very clear. But with the right study strategy, you can pass. I’m not here to give you a step-by-step, cookie-cutter guide that doesn’t actually work for a real person’s schedule. Instead, I’m going to help you create your own path based on […]

Gleim and Becker CPA Review get talked about a lot, but they are not one-size-fits-all. Different students need different things. I have seen plenty of candidates assume all major courses work the same, then struggle because the format did not match how they actually study. The CPA Exam changed in 2024, and the results show […]

The CPA exam is notoriously tricky, and the numbers back that up. According to the AICPA, overall pass rates hover around 50%, with some sections as low as 40%. So, for anyone thinking of investing hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars into CPA exam prep? Make sure you’re picking a course that actually helps you pass.  Which […]