Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor focus entirely on your specific weak areas—whether that's consolidating journal entries, understanding tax regulations, or mastering audit procedures. Unlike self-study or group settings, you get immediate feedback, customized explanations tailored to how you learn best, and a structured plan that keeps you on track toward your exam date.

The four CPA sections require both deep conceptual knowledge and the ability to apply it under time pressure. Many candidates struggle with FAR due to its breadth of accounting standards, or with REG's complex tax rules. Balancing exam prep with work and other responsibilities is also challenging. A tutor can help you prioritize topics, build confidence in difficult areas, and develop efficient study habits that fit your schedule.

Your first session is about understanding your background, goals, and learning style. The tutor will assess which CPA sections you're most concerned about, review your study timeline, and identify your strongest and weakest content areas. Together, you'll create a personalized study plan that targets your needs and sets realistic milestones for each exam section.

Most candidates need 300–400 hours of study time across all four sections, though this varies based on your accounting background and how much time you can dedicate weekly. With personalized tutoring, you can study more efficiently by focusing on high-impact concepts and avoiding wasted time on material you've already mastered. Your tutor will help you create a realistic timeline based on your target exam dates.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of CPA exam content and proven success helping candidates pass. When you get matched with a tutor, you can review their qualifications, experience with CPA prep, and teaching approach to ensure it's the right fit for your learning style and goals.

Results depend on your starting point and commitment, but personalized tutoring typically helps you identify knowledge gaps faster, build stronger conceptual understanding, and develop better test-taking strategies. Many candidates report feeling more confident tackling difficult topics, improving their practice exam scores, and ultimately passing sections they struggled with on their own.

Tutoring rates depend on the tutor's experience level, qualifications (such as CPA certification), and how frequently you meet. Some candidates benefit from intensive prep leading up to an exam date, while others prefer ongoing support over several months. Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor whose availability and pricing fit your budget and timeline.