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Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sharon
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 ...
Siena College
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Jonathan
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 ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Master of Science, Accounting
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jonathan
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...
The University of Texas at Austin
Masters in Business Administration, Taxation
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
Certified Tutor
6+ years
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...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
University of Notre Dame
MS
Merrimack College
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
My name is Tori and I am excited to support and guide you while you rock your way to meeting your learning goals! I have a degree in English and I am a certified English teacher as well, and I am fluent in Spanish, too! My journey helping others started more than 10 years ago... I started tutoring...
Yale University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a passionate tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a second Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting (and a licensed CPA!), I am committed to creating a learning environment where students feel confident and engaged. ...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
Peter
I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!
Ohio State
Masters in Education, English Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alexandra
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...
University of North Texas
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPA tutoring prepares you for the Uniform CPA Examination, which consists of four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). Tutors work with you on conceptual understanding, problem-solving strategies, and exam-specific techniques to help you pass each section on your first attempt.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets you focus on your specific weak areas—whether that's consolidating journal entries, mastering tax calculations, or understanding audit procedures—rather than moving through material at a fixed pace. A tutor can adapt explanations to your learning style, answer questions in real-time, and create a study plan aligned with your exam timeline and target score.
Many students struggle with the breadth of material across all four sections, the complexity of FAR concepts, and time management during the exam. Others find it difficult to apply theoretical knowledge to scenario-based questions or balance exam prep with work and other commitments. Personalized tutoring helps you tackle these challenges systematically by breaking down complex topics and building test-taking confidence.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, a discussion of your exam timeline and goals, and an overview of which CPA sections need the most attention. From there, you and your tutor will create a customized study plan that prioritizes your weak areas and builds toward consistent passing scores on practice exams.
Most candidates spend 300–400 hours preparing for the entire CPA exam across all four sections, though this varies based on your accounting background and target timeline. With personalized tutoring, you can study more efficiently by focusing on high-impact concepts and avoiding gaps that might require rework later. Your tutor can help you create a realistic schedule based on your current knowledge and exam date.
Yes, many candidates benefit from taking FAR first since it's the most comprehensive section, followed by AUD, REG, and BEC. However, the best order depends on your strengths and work experience. A tutor can help you determine the most strategic sequence based on your background and which sections align with your job responsibilities.
Look for tutors who are CPAs themselves or have extensive accounting experience and a proven track record helping candidates pass the exam. They should be familiar with the current exam format, understand common pitfalls, and be able to explain complex topics clearly. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have the expertise and teaching ability to guide you toward success.
Practice exams are essential—they help you identify knowledge gaps, build stamina for the actual test, and get comfortable with the question format and time constraints. Most successful candidates take multiple full-length practice exams and review their results thoroughly. Your tutor can use practice exam performance to guide your study focus and help you develop strategies for different question types.
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