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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
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, Business Environment and Concepts, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Regulation), each requiring deep knowledge of accounting principles, tax law, and auditing standards. Most candidates spend 100-150 hours studying per section, and personalized tutoring can help you focus on your weakest areas rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific knowledge gaps—whether that's struggling with consolidation entries, tax calculations, or audit procedures—and create a targeted study plan. Unlike self-study, you get immediate feedback on practice problems, and unlike study groups, the entire session focuses on your learning pace and priorities.

Many candidates struggle with the volume and complexity of material, particularly in FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) and REG (Regulation), which require both conceptual understanding and application to real-world scenarios. Time management during the exam and retaining information across multiple study sessions are also frequent obstacles that personalized tutoring can directly address through targeted practice and spaced repetition strategies.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, review of your CPA study plan and timeline, and identification of your priority areas. Tutors will discuss which exam sections you're targeting, your study history, and any specific topics causing difficulty, then create a customized approach for subsequent sessions.

Absolutely. Many candidates work with tutors on their most challenging section first—often FAR or REG—while self-studying other areas. This flexible approach lets you allocate your tutoring budget where you need the most expert guidance and support.

Look for tutors who are themselves CPAs or have extensive accounting backgrounds with deep knowledge of current exam content and testing strategies. Ideally, they should have recent experience helping candidates pass the exam and understand the specific challenges of each section, not just general accounting knowledge.

Most candidates spend 4-6 months preparing for the entire CPA exam, though this varies based on your accounting background and study intensity. Personalized tutoring can help you study more efficiently by eliminating wasted time on material you've already mastered and providing targeted help on difficult concepts.

Ohio follows NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) requirements, which include 150 credit hours of education and passing all four CPA exam sections. Varsity Tutors connects Columbus students with tutors who understand Ohio's specific licensing requirements and can help you prepare efficiently for the exam while meeting your state's educational prerequisites.

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