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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
AB
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
9+ years
Milo
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...
Bard College
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
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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 testing different competencies required for professional accounting practice. Comprehensive preparation typically involves mastering complex accounting standards, tax regulations, audit procedures, and business law, along with developing strong time management skills for the computer-based exam format.
Personalized tutoring provides targeted instruction that identifies your specific weak areas—whether that's consolidation accounting, tax calculations, or audit sampling—rather than generic review of all topics. A tutor can create a customized study plan aligned with your learning pace, clarify complex concepts in real time, and provide strategic exam-taking guidance that self-study materials alone cannot offer.
FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) is typically the most challenging section due to its breadth of content covering GAAP standards, consolidations, and specialized accounting topics. AUD (Auditing and Attestation) also presents difficulty because it requires understanding both technical audit procedures and professional judgment. Personalized instruction helps break down these complex areas into manageable concepts and builds confidence through targeted practice.
Your first session typically involves assessing your current knowledge, understanding your exam timeline and target score, and identifying which CPA sections or topics need the most focus. From there, your tutor will develop a personalized study strategy and begin working through foundational concepts or addressing specific problem areas you've encountered in your self-study.
Most candidates spend 300-400 hours total preparing for all four CPA sections, though this varies based on your accounting background and target timeline. With personalized tutoring for Manhattan students, you can optimize your study efficiency by focusing intensive preparation on your weakest areas rather than spending equal time on all topics, potentially reducing overall study time while improving your pass rate.
An effective CPA tutor should hold an active CPA license, have passed all four exam sections, and possess deep knowledge of current accounting standards and tax regulations. Beyond credentials, look for tutors with proven teaching experience who can explain complex concepts clearly and understand the specific challenges of the exam format and content.
Yes, Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can support your preparation across all four CPA sections or focus intensively on your most challenging areas. Whether you're tackling FAR first or need help coordinating your study plan across multiple sections, personalized instruction ensures you build a cohesive understanding of how accounting topics interconnect.
Progress is typically measured through practice exam scores, section-by-section performance on practice tests, and your ability to correctly apply accounting standards to complex scenarios. Your tutor can help you track improvement over time, identify remaining knowledge gaps, and adjust your study strategy to ensure you're ready for exam day with a strong passing score.
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