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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

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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

CPA tutoring prepares candidates for the Certified Public Accountant exam by covering the four main sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). A tutor helps you master complex accounting principles, tax regulations, and audit procedures while developing the problem-solving skills needed to pass each section and earn your CPA credential.

Personalized tutoring adapts to your specific weak areas—whether that's consolidating entries, tax calculations, or audit sampling—rather than moving through material at a fixed pace. A tutor can identify gaps in foundational knowledge, explain concepts in multiple ways, and create targeted practice strategies that work with your learning style, which is especially valuable for the CPA exam's breadth and depth of material.

Your first session is an assessment and planning meeting. The tutor will discuss your CPA exam timeline, which sections you're tackling first, your current knowledge level, and any areas where you're struggling. Together, you'll create a personalized study plan that breaks down the material into manageable chunks and sets clear milestones for progress.

Many candidates struggle with FAR due to its volume of standards and complex consolidation rules, while REG challenges students with constantly changing tax laws. Others find the computational sections overwhelming or struggle to manage time across the exam's simulations. Personalized tutoring helps you build confidence in weak areas, practice exam-style questions under timed conditions, and develop efficient problem-solving strategies.

Most candidates need 120–150 hours of study across all four sections, though this varies based on your accounting background and target timeline. Some students prepare for one section at a time over several months, while others study multiple sections simultaneously. A tutor helps you create a realistic schedule and stay accountable to your goals.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have deep expertise in CPA exam content and understand the specific challenges of each section. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss their experience with the exam, their approach to teaching complex topics, and how they'll customize sessions to your study plan and timeline.

Results depend on your starting point and commitment, but personalized tutoring typically leads to stronger conceptual understanding, faster problem-solving, and higher confidence going into the exam. Many students report improved scores on practice exams and a clearer grasp of difficult topics after working with a tutor who can break down complex material and provide targeted feedback.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who offer flexible scheduling to fit your work and study commitments. Whether you need sessions on weeknights, weekends, or a combination of both, you can work with your tutor to find a rhythm that supports your CPA exam preparation without overwhelming your life.

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