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Sharon

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sharon

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Sharon's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Nearly two decades as a licensed CPA in New York State — spanning public accounting, manufacturing, banking, and nonprofit work — means Sharon has actually applied the material tested on FAR, AUD, REG, and BEC in real engagements. Her Master's in Accountancy with a forensic accounting concentration ...

Education

Siena College

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Jonathan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jonathan

Master of Science, Accounting
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACCUPLACER ESL
CLEP Financial Accounting

As a licensed CPA and CFA Level III candidate, Jonathan knows the exam inside out — from FAR's government and nonprofit accounting standards to the AUD section's logic for evaluating internal controls. He breaks down each section's weight and question style so candidates study strategically instead ...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Master of Science, Accounting

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jonathan

Masters in Business Administration, Taxation
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
College Essays

Jonathan scored a 93 on FAR, 90 on AUD, 95 on BEC, and 94 on REG — and he uses that recent experience to teach candidates exactly how to prioritize study time across each section. He digs into the areas that sink most first-time takers, like governmental accounting in FAR or basis calculations in RE...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Masters in Business Administration, Taxation

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
31
John

Certified Tutor

2+ years

John

MS
John's other Tutor Subjects
Finance
College Business
College Accounting
Financial Accounting

Tackling the CPA exam requires more than knowing the material — it demands a strategy for managing four sections with different question formats and time pressures. John's Master's in Taxation and deep accounting background let him break down FAR, AUD, REG, and BEC into targeted study plans built ar...

Education

University of Notre Dame

MS

Merrimack College

MS

Daniel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Daniel

Bachelor's
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

Finishing dual degrees in accounting and finance at UNF, Daniel knows the academic side of CPA exam content — FAR topics like governmental accounting and consolidations, and BEC concepts like cost accounting and corporate governance — inside and out. He walks candidates through the trickiest areas o...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jonathan

MBA
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

I appreciate the opportunity to share what I've learned with others, to help them succeed. I am a retired civil service employee with extensive experience in defense planning and budget. My interests and hobbies include investments, and strategy games.

Education

Syracuse University

MBA

University of Illinois at Chicago

MBA

Shane

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Shane

Bachelor's
Shane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
CPA
CPA AUD - CPA Attestation and Auditing
CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts

Shane passed all four CPA exams while working full-time as a Big Four auditor — so he knows what it takes to study for FAR, AUD, BEC, and REG simultaneously with a demanding schedule. He now works as an accounting supervisor for a Fortune 25 company, which keeps concepts like governmental accounting...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Peter

Certified Tutor

Peter

Masters in Education, English Education
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!

Education

Ohio State

Masters in Education, English Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Alexandra

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alexandra

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a rising senior at The University of North Texas in Denton. I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as well as English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was raised in an academically competitive environment in Fort Bend County and my rigorous secondary education prepared m...

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
33
Milo

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Milo

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
Milo's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a playwright, educator, and graduate of Bard College. I work part time as a literary assistant at off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons, where I read play submissions and write thoughtful response letters. For three years, I worked as Enrichment Director at a Shakespeare education program a...

Education

Bard College

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism

Test Scores
SAT
1460

Frequently Asked Questions

The CPA exam consists of four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). Each section tests both technical knowledge and application skills. Personalized tutoring helps you focus on your weakest areas, master complex topics like consolidations or tax regulations, and develop test-taking strategies—rather than spending equal time on everything in a classroom setting.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have passed the CPA exam and have real-world accounting experience. Tutors understand both the technical content and the exam's format, so they can guide you through challenging concepts and help you build confidence. You'll work with someone who knows exactly what it takes to pass.

Your first session is an assessment and planning meeting. The tutor will review your background, understand which exam sections you're tackling first, and identify your specific knowledge gaps—whether that's lease accounting, audit procedures, or tax calculations. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan with realistic timelines and targeted focus areas based on your learning pace and goals.

Many candidates struggle with FAR's complexity (consolidations, foreign currency, ASC topics), AUD's conceptual framework, and REG's breadth of tax rules. Classroom prep courses move at a fixed pace, but personalized tutoring lets you spend extra time on these tough areas, work through practice problems at your speed, and get immediate feedback on your understanding. This targeted approach builds mastery rather than just coverage.

Most candidates dedicate 120–150 hours of study per exam section, spread over 2–4 months depending on your background and study intensity. With personalized tutoring, you can compress this timeline by focusing only on what you need to learn, rather than reviewing material you already know. Your tutor will help you create a realistic schedule based on your work and life commitments.

Self-study leaves you guessing whether you're learning correctly, and group courses move at one pace for everyone—too fast if you're behind, too slow if you're ahead. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction means immediate feedback, clarification of misconceptions, and a customized study path. You also get accountability and motivation, which significantly improves pass rates compared to studying alone.

Practice exams are critical—they build stamina, reveal knowledge gaps, and help you learn the exam's format and time management. With a tutor, you'll review your practice exam results together to identify patterns in your mistakes (careless errors vs. knowledge gaps), understand why you chose wrong answers, and adjust your study strategy. This targeted review is far more effective than taking practice exams alone.

Tutoring rates vary based on the tutor's experience and expertise. Many candidates find that investing in personalized tutoring pays off quickly—passing the exam faster means returning to work sooner and earning your CPA credential, which typically leads to higher salary and career advancement. Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors at different experience levels to fit your budget.

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