Varsity Tutors can help out those looking for San Diego CPA exam prep. The CPA exam is administered to prospective entry-level Certified Public Accountants to test them on the skills they need to know in order to practice public accountancy. In order to obtain a CPA license, you need to have the three E's: Education, Examination, and Experience. The CPA exam is the Examination part. All 55 US jurisdictions in the US require that you pass the CPA exam in order to get a license. Professional San Diego CPA exam preparation can help you prepare for this important step.
What topics will I learn about in my CPA Exam prep?
The CPA exam has four sections. In order to pass, you must get a score of 75 percent correct or higher. You must also complete all four sections within an 18-month window.
You will be allotted four hours to complete each section. The Auditing and Attestation section will have 72 questions and nine task-based simulations. The Business Environment and Concepts section will have 62 questions, four task-based simulations, and three written communication tasks. The Financial Accounting and Reporting section will have 66 questions and nine task-based simulations. The Regulation section will have 76 questions and nine task-based simulations. Most questions will be presented to you in a multiple choice format.
How can I benefit from taking a San Diego CPA exam prep course?
Whether you studied at San Diego State University, the University of San Diego, or another university in the area, you've put a lot of effort into your studies. Taking a San Diego CPA exam prep class can help you brush up on what you learned throughout your school years. It can help you find gaps in your knowledge which you missed out on during class.
Our virtual classes take place over the internet so you will not have to leave the comfort of your home. You can even take the class in your office or at another location that works for you. However, you will still get all the benefits of studying together with other students under the tutelage of a trained professional. You will be able to interact with the teacher and the other students in the class just as if you were in the same room together.
Your instructor can administer practice tests to help you get used to finishing a certain number of questions when faced with a time limit. They can also give you advice on how to pace yourself when taking the test so that you do not run out of time. If you want additional time to go over certain topics, such as business law or federal taxation of entities, you can request private one-on-one time with your class instructor.
Some students prefer to study with a private San Diego CPA exam tutor. Studying with a private mentor can give you the opportunity to go at the pace which you feel most comfortable with. You won't have to worry about slowing down other students in your class. Some students may even find that a class moves too slowly for them and that they can cover more ground in a shorter amount of time. You can also have more control over the content of your study sessions when you study with a private instructor. For example, you can skip over topics such as state governments or federal taxation of property transactions if you already have a good grasp of them. This way, you can spend more time on topics you have difficulty understanding, such as select transactions or federal taxation of individuals.
You can meet your private tutor over the internet using our Live Learning Platform. This will offer you a lot of flexibility and convenience. You can use our virtual whiteboard to enhance your studies and our video chat to interact with your instructor as if you were in the same room. If you prefer meeting with your tutor in person, this can be arranged as well. You can meet with your tutor one-on-one at your home or another convenient location.
What is the best way to sign up for San Diego CPA exam prep?
Varsity Tutors is here to help you prepare for the CPA exam. If you are looking for professional San Diego CPA exam prep help, contact our educational consultants today. We can help you find a class that works for you and which will help you reach for your specific educational goals. Alternatively, we can connect you with a private CPA exam tutor who can help you prepare for the test. Give us a call today.

Jonathan: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...Master in Professional Accounting graduate who has tutored at every level of my education career. From helping fellow students in high school with math to assisting graduate students with accounting as a TA, I understand the impact a good tutor can have not only on the bottom line grade but on overall confidence in a subject. Studying for the CPA exam (and scoring FAR-93, AUD-90, BEC-95, REG-94) puts me in a unique position to break...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Taxation
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- +21 subjects

Daniel: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...Florida, and I will be graduating with both an accounting and finance degree in December. I have always had a passion for teaching and have tutored in subjects ranging from Calculus to SAT prep. However, as a UNF tutor and SI, I primarily assisted students with accounting classes. From high school accounting to upper level college courses, I am extremely comfortable with the accounting taught in school and would love to assist any with it.
Education & Certification
- University of North Florida - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- High School Accounting
- ACT Science
- +27 subjects

Jonah: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...Auditing over to the business side of Accounting in order to try something new and develop a different skill set working in a Staff Accountant role. Although my primary background is in Accounting, I have multiple interests in tutoring subjects ranging from English, Information Technology, to Algebra. I am a people person and I really enjoy connecting with my students in order to figure out the best ways to motivate them. Then, I tailor our...
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Intermediate Accounting
- English
- CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
- +26 subjects

Elizabeth: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
I am a Certified Public Account who is passionate about teaching and helping students learn various subjects. I received a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from The University of Pittsburgh. There I started my teaching as a teaching assistant in the Financial Accounting courses. I enjoy helping others succeed in their studies.
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- High School Accounting
- College Business
- High School Business
- +12 subjects

Sharon: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...but my knowledge base is bolstered by various private accounting experiences in small manufacturing companies, a regional bank, and a nonprofit organization. I have been teaching and training colleagues, staff, and clients for many years. I have discovered that it is a natural inclination for me and has become my passion, particularly encouraging younger staff members to excel. I endeavor to teach in such a manner that students transition beyond understanding the basic concepts presented...
Education & Certification
- Siena College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- College Accounting
- CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
- CPA REG - CPA Regulation
- +8 subjects

Jonathan: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...to tutor students and professionals in finance and accounting. I know how challenging business topics and professional exams can be at first, based on my own personal experience. I am hoping to be a mentor and guide those who are looking to follow in a similar path and further advance their careers and finance/accounting knowledge-base. I am confident that I can help put you in the best position to achieve success. The obstacle is the...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Sociology
- Elementary School Writing
- Java
- +44 subjects

Ivy: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
Corporate CPA by day tutor by night. Let my experiences and knowledge guide you. My parents were immigrants so I could not ask them for help with school work. But I was able to study hard and was able to graduate as high school valedictorian and with summa cum laude in college. Even though I work in corporate I believe in giving back and educating the future.
Education & Certification
- Elmira College - Bachelors, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Personal Finance
- Cost Accounting
- English
- +16 subjects

Maima: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
I'm a CPA with a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University. I enjoy consulting and educating my clients. I have tutoring experience from my college and graduate school days. I've been told that I'm good at explaining concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
Education & Certification
- Georgia Southern University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management
- Mercer University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Financial Accounting
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Test Prep
- +19 subjects

Andrew: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
I have a passion for accounting, numbers, studying, and test taking. I will do my best to make our sessions enjoyable, while emphasizing high scores and understanding the material. I am a licensed CPA with a Master's of Accounting from the University of Miami and work full-time as a tax accountant for the big 4. Prior to accounting, I was a professional poker player, earning over $1,000,000 in tournaments.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
- University of Miami - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Science
- SAT Math
- Statistics
- +45 subjects

Dawn: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...crazy!). I had planned to take the third and fourth exam in 2020 but of course that got delayed by closures. I ended up taking BEC May 19th and AUD June 30th. I passed all 4 sections the first time. I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and M.B.A. with a concentration in Forensic Accounting from the University of South Florida. I also have a certification in Fraud Examination (CFE). My teaching style is to...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-St Petersburg Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- University of South Florida-St Petersburg Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- CPA REG - CPA Regulation
- +4 subjects

Jacqueline: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...Senior Associate at a large public accounting firm. She is responsible for leading her teams through the planning, strategy and execution of financial statement audits. Many of her clients operate within various industries, giving her true exposure to unique circumstances, issues, and resolutions. Jacqueline looks to seize new opportunities to upskill digitally in an evolving technological world and leverages her growing knowledge to enhance the audit experience for her engagement teams, as well as her...
Education & Certification
- LIU Post - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- LIU Post - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- High School Accounting
- Business
- CPA REG - CPA Regulation
- +14 subjects

Scott: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...still covering vital information. I'm in the business of helping my business client's get results. Sure, there are times when they have questions about an accounting software, but many times the questions relate to accounting. As an accountant, I work with folks that aren't accountants. They want to understand the accounting behind a transaction. That's when I get the pleasure of teaching about accounting! If I don't teach it right, they won't understand the transaction....
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- Ball State University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Accounting
- Business
- Managerial Accounting
- +6 subjects

D. Thomas: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...Senior Tax Manager for a local boutique firm. For those CPA exam candidates I believe that there is no substitute for hard work and time at the desk! If you want to be a CPA then strive for the top 10%. We do this by putting in the time and preparing for all aspects of the exam as well as the career! There are absolutely no shortcuts in preparing for this exam. I always tell...
Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
- New Mexico Highlands University - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Financial Accounting
- Languages
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- +31 subjects

Derek: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...about the success of the students. A great joy that I have is when a student has the "I got it" or the "I understand" moment. It is as if a light bulb goes off for the student. When I have helped someone accomplish a goal, I feel accomplished. When tutoring I like to find out what the student knows and build from what they know. What I have learned as a tutor and a...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting
- Liberty University - Master of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- College Accounting
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Geography
- +42 subjects

Hunter: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...State of Texas. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, Accounting, Finance, and Economics as I believe these subjects are fundamental in our lives. I am results driven and my structured approach to learning has helped my students become more confident in difficult subjects and perform better in class. I firmly believe education is a life-long journey and my goal is to inspire my students to...
Education & Certification
- The Texas A&M University System Office - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- The Texas A&M University System Office - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- College Business
- Test Prep
- Algebra
- +67 subjects

Jeremy: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...at Austin. I received my bachelors and masters in accounting and have experience working at public accounting firms and technology companies. I have been both a tutor and teaching assistant for the department of accounting, helping many students better understand complex topics and prepare for exams. I am a firm believer in understanding over memorization. Whether its accounting, mathematics, or writing I believe it is effective to consider the "why" instead of skipping to the...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- The University of Texas at Austin - Diploma, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Productivity
- Accounting
- Writing
- +25 subjects

Ben: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...will go the extra mile to answer their questions and help them understand the purpose behind concepts. I got my education from WGU and have a Master's in Accounting. I have taught students in various subjects from Business to English. I tutor accounting subjects primarily currently. I enjoy teaching cost and managerial accounting most because I like the various uses for it. My style of tutoring is one that puts the student first and gives...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Western Governors University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Music
- High School Writing
- Other
- +52 subjects
Education & Certification
- Duquesne University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- Duquesne University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Business
- Microeconomics
- Statistics
- +16 subjects

Jonathan: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
...GMAT score to get into a top tier program. I enrolled in a prep course at Kaplan Test Prep. I studied hard and put in many long nights completing practice tests and course requirements. When I took the GMAT three months later I improved my score from a 600 to a 730 (97th percentile) and received a perfect score on the writing assessment. Teaching and training students and employees has been the most rewarding part...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Vermont - Certificate, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- International Business
- Multivariable Calculus
- CLEP College Algebra
- +87 subjects

Jeffrey: San Diego CPA test prep instructor
I'm a California CPA who travels the world while working from my computer. I work for various clients in the United States, ranging from non-profits to litigation-related forensic accounting. I'm passionate about education and using my accounting, statistics, math, and writing skills to help everyone succeed while having fun!
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Police Science
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Personal Finance
- High School Writing
- AP Statistics
- +29 subjects